Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Columbia, Missouri
Missouri Orthopaedic Institute

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Columbia, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Details

• 42-bed unit
• Every Other Weekend (EOW) schedule
• Floating required
• Must work 50% of holidays
• Team nursing model
• Nurse-to-patient ratios:

  • Day shift: 1:5-6
  • Night shift: 1:6

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required
• First-time travelers accepted
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC Provider card required for all RNs
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred but not mandatory
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., TNCC for ER RNs starting 11/5/2024)

Job Expectations

• Ability to work at assigned location for the full contract term
• Ability to work the majority of assigned shift hours
• Ability to take call
• Ability to work assigned weekends
• Ability to work at least 50% of holidays during the contract

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check: 7-year history within 60 days of start, including alias search, counties lived/worked, national and federal criminal searches, sex offender search, social security trace, and international background check if applicable
• Drug screening: Negative 7-panel within 60 days of start
• State-specific background checks and registrations (Missouri FCSR or Caregiver search) required within 60 days
• Verification of state nursing license (primary source verification within 60 days)
• NURSYS verification required within 60 days
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, must be initiated within 48 hours of signing
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years or approved exemption
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year, updated annually
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B series or positive titer (declinations no longer accepted for new candidates)
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season (10/01 - 03/31)
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (3M models accepted), renewed annually
• Photo for badge (new candidates only)
• References: 2 professional references within last 2 years
• Resume: Minimum 7 years employment history with no gaps over 30 days, including education details

Additional Notes

• Floating between units is required
• Team nursing environment
• Must be able to work holidays and weekends as specified
• Orientation and safety manual acknowledgment required
• Some certifications and competencies may be required depending on specialty or unit assignment (e.g., PALS, NRP, CHEMO, CPI)

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic orthopedic unit with a supportive team nursing model in Columbia, Missouri. It is suitable for nurses with at least 1 year of experience, including those new to travel nursing.