ICU Registered Nurse
Columbia, Missouri
University of Missouri Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - ICU

Location: Columbia, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Work every other weekend and 50% of holidays.
• Floating required primarily to Adult ICU Cluster; secondary to Medical-Surgical.
• Rotating shifts, including holidays and inclement weather.
• Active role requiring ambulation, reaching, and moving objects over 20 lbs.
• Exposure to patients with contagious illnesses.
• Must be able to work full shifts, take call, and work assigned weekends and holidays.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Minimum of 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, with ICU experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ABLS (Advanced Burn Life Support) certification
• 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)

Required Background & Compliance

• 7-year background check within 60 days of start.
• E-Verify or attestation proof.
• State-specific background checks and registries (Missouri FCSR or Caregiver search) required within 60 days.
• Drug screening: Negative 7-panel within 60 days of start.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (specific mask types required).
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or approved exemption)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (updated annually)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B series or positive titer (declinations not accepted for new candidates)
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (required during flu season)

Additional Requirements

• Photo for badge (new candidates only).
• Completion of facility-specific forms including confidentiality agreements and employment eligibility.
• References: 2 professional references within the last 2 years.
• Resume with at least 7 years of employment history, no gaps over 30 days.
• Ability to work at assigned location for the full contract term.

Physical Demands

• Active role requiring physical stamina.
• Must be able to ambulate, reach, and lift/move objects over 20 lbs.

Notes

• This position is in a 24/7 healthcare facility.
• Rotating shifts and holiday work are mandatory.
• Floating between ICU and Med Surg units is required.

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