Operating Room Registered Nurse
Columbia, Missouri
University of Missouri Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Location: Columbia, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse
• First-time travelers are accepted
• No prior travel experience required

Job Description & Physical Demands

• Active role requiring ambulating, reaching, and moving objects over 20 lbs
• Exposure to patients with contagious illnesses
• Facility operates 24/7, 365 days a year
• Rotating shifts, holidays, and inclement weather work required
• Must be able to:

  • Work full contract term at assigned location
  • Work substantial portion of assigned shifts
  • Take call
  • Work assigned weekends
  • Work at least 50% of holidays during contract

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance & Background Requirements

• 7-year background check within 60 days of start
• E-Verify documentation required
• Drug screening (7 panel) within 60 days of start
• State-specific background checks and registries (Missouri FCSR, MO EDL, MO Caregiver Background Screening) within 60 days of start
• International background check if candidate has traveled outside the USA in the last 7 years
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, initiated within 48 hours of signing contract
• Fit mask test valid within 1 year (exceptions apply)
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • Tdap vaccination within 10 years or approved exemption
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B series or immunity (declinations no longer accepted for new candidates)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (required during flu season)

Additional Requirements

• Photo for badge (new candidates only)
• Completion of facility-specific forms and acknowledgments (e.g., confidentiality agreement, employment eligibility)
• Resume with at least 7 years of employment history, no gaps over 30 days
• Two professional references within last 2 years

Summary

This is a travel Registered Nurse position in the Operating Room requiring at least 2 years of RN experience. The role demands physical activity, flexibility for shifts including holidays and weekends, and compliance with extensive background, health, and certification requirements. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.