Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Columbia, Missouri
University of Missouri Hospital

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Location: Columbia, Missouri Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Day shift, 3x12 hours (7:00 to 19:30), 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week Contract Options: 36- or 48-hour contracts available Local Candidates: Accepted, but not eligible for extensions beyond the initial contract First-Time Travelers: Accepted

Unit and Assignment

• Unit: Medical Specialties, a 57-bed maximum capacity unit serving internal medicine patients with a wide range of medical diagnoses
• Float Scope: Required to float to MS and MS/Telemetry
• Room Amenities: Video monitoring capability, sitter rooms (up to 4 and 2 patients), ceiling lifts, and bariatric rooms
• Support: Charge nurse and supervisor on every shift
• Average Ratios: 1:5 on days and 1:6 on nights, though day shift may go up to 6 patients and night shift up to 7 at times

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in the growth and development of peers and students through direct mentorship and clinical preceptorship

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license in Missouri
• Two years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, with at least some of that experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association (Provider card) or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Physical Demands

• Ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs
• Routine contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses
• Works in a facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with rotating shifts, holidays, and work during inclement weather

Essential Functions

• Work at the assigned location for the full contract term
• Work the substantial time of the assigned shift
• Take call
• Work assigned weekends
• Work at least 50% of the holidays that occur during the contract (Thanksgiving and Christmas); requests off for holidays are not granted, but the traveler can choose which holidays to work to meet the 50% requirement

Onboarding and Clearance Requirements

• Background checks: 7-year background check, EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG exclusion checks, and Missouri state searches (EDL and either FCSR or Caregiver search), all within 60 days of start. Either the FCSR or Caregiver search must be on file to start; both cannot be pending.
• Drug screen: Negative 7-panel drug test within 60 days of start (instant drug screen acceptable)
• TB: Negative QuantiFERON (QGold) or T-SPOT within 1 year of start, or a true 2-step PPD within 1 year of start, updated annually. Positive TB results require a chest X-ray within 2 years and proof of INH treatment or a signed INH recommendation.
• Immunizations: Proof of two MMR vaccines or a positive titer for measles, mumps, and rubella; proof of two varicella vaccines or a positive titer; Hepatitis B series or positive titer (no declinations accepted for candidates signed on or after 7/1/2023); Tdap within 10 years. Religious and declination exemptions are not accepted for MMR or varicella; medical exemptions require facility approval.
• Flu: Vaccine or facility-approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/01 to 03/31), with a deadline of 10/31 for working candidates
• Physical exam: Within 1 year of start, not required annually
• Fit testing: Valid fit test within 1 year of start for 3M 1870+, 1860R, 1860S, or 9205 masks; failed fit tests require tracking and may limit onsite work
• Competency: Competency exam and skills checklist (updated annually)
• Documentation: Photo ID, E-Verify proof, Access and Confidentiality Agreement, New Hire Packet, and Certification of Employment Eligibility, all within 60 days of start
• Employment history: Resume covering at least 7 years of employment with no gap over 30 days, including dates, city, state, and position held for each job, plus education with completion dates