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Travel/Contract Registered Nurse (Med Surg)

Location: Sedalia, Missouri
Specialty: Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

Patient Ratios: 1:4-5
Experience Required: Minimum 2 years Medical-Surgical nursing experience
First-time Travelers: Accepted
Local Candidates: Accepted
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required
Licensure: Current Missouri or Compact RN License required
Certifications Required at Time of Submission:
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

Required Documentation & Compliance

Proof of I9 or Attestation
Government-issued photo ID (must be carried during hours of service)
Proof of E-Verify or Attestation
Residency Declaration Form (if working on a compact license)
Background Check:
- 7-year criminal history check within 1 year of start, updated annually
- Includes Social Security Trace, County searches for all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, Nationwide, Sex Offender Registry
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated with each contract renewal
Copy of Degree/Diploma or transcripts (highest level)
State-specific searches as required by Missouri regulations

Certifications

BLS: AHA or ARC accepted; renewals must be AHA only
ACLS: Required for Med Surg and other specified units; AHA or ARC accepted; renewals must be AHA only
Other certifications (if applicable to other units): PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM
Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (HIPAA compliance)
NURSYS Verification (for all RNs)
Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
Color Blind Testing (required prior to start)
Competency Exams as required

Health Requirements

Physical Exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet physical demands
Fit Test with 3M N95 (1860 or 1870+) within 1 year prior to start
Immunizations and Titers:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
- Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year
- Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (MMR) titers or vaccinations
- Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination
- Varicella titer, vaccine, or history of chickenpox
Drug Testing:
- 9-panel drug screen within last 12 months (instant acceptable)
- Negative 9-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (instant NOT accepted)
Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved Medical/Religious exemption (deadline Dec 31; exemptions must be submitted by Nov 15)

References & History

Two professional clinical references within 2 years required
Performance evaluations required if previously worked with the facility for over 1 year
Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units
Employment application/resume required

Additional Notes

Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
First-time travelers are accepted
Must comply with Missouri state-specific background and licensure verification requirements
Weekend shifts are mandatory every other weekend

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of Med Surg experience, holding current Missouri or Compact RN licensure, and current BLS and ACLS certifications, who is comfortable with weekend shifts and meeting comprehensive health and background compliance requirements.