GI Lab Registered Nurse
Columbia, Missouri
University of Missouri Hospital

Registered Nurse – GI Lab

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

Job Summary

• Requires 1 year of nursing experience; first-time travelers are welcome.
• Position involves active physical demands including ambulating, reaching, and moving objects over 20 lbs.
• Exposure to patients with contagious illnesses is routine.
• Facility operates 24/7, 365 days a year.
• Rotating shifts, holiday work, and work during inclement weather are required.
• Must be able to:

  • Work full contract term at assigned location
  • Work the majority of assigned shift hours
  • Take call
  • Work assigned weekends
  • Work at least 50% of holidays during the contract

Schedule

• Day shift, 4 days per week
• 10-hour shifts (6:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
• 40 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Minimum of 1 year of GI Lab nursing experience, with recent experience within the last year
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Documentation & Compliance

• Resume must include at least 7 years of employment history with no gaps over 30 days.
• Two professional references within the last 2 years required.
• Completion of facility-specific forms including:

  • Access and Confidentiality Agreement
  • New Hire Packet
  • Certification of Employment Eligibility (I-9/E-Verify)
  • TB Survey and INH Recommendation if applicable
  • Flu Medical or Religious Exemption forms if applicable
• Photo for badge required for new candidates only (head and shoulders, neutral background, no filters).

Physical & Work Environment

• Active role requiring physical stamina and ability to lift/move objects over 20 lbs.
• Exposure to contagious diseases is routine.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, 24/7 healthcare environment with rotating shifts and holiday coverage.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers are accepted.
• Must be able to work assigned call, weekends, and holidays as part of the contract.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized GI Lab nursing role with a reputable healthcare facility in Missouri, supporting a dynamic and active patient care environment.