GI Lab Registered Nurse
Columbia, Missouri
University of Missouri Hospital

Registered Nurse - GI Lab (Travel/Contract)

Location: Columbia, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Active role requiring ambulation, reaching, and moving objects over 20 lbs.
• Exposure to patients with contagious illnesses.
• Facility operates 24/7, 365 days a year.
• Rotating shifts, holidays, and inclement weather work required.
• Must be able to work assigned weekends, take call, and work at least 50% of holidays during the contract.

Schedule

• Day shift, 4 days per week, 10 hours per day (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
• 40 hours per week

Requirements/Qualifications

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

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Proof of E-Verify or Attestation.
• Background check covering 7 years, including alias search, counties lived/worked/schooled, national and federal criminal, sex offender, social security trace, and international checks if applicable.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG exclusion screenings within 60 days of start.
• Missouri Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR) or Missouri Caregiver Background Screening must be on file within 60 days; candidate cannot start with both pending.
• NURSYS verification for RN license within 60 days of start.
• Employment application/resume with minimum 7 years of employment history or from graduation if less than 7 years, with no gaps over 30 days.
• Two professional references within the last 2 years (not necessarily supervisors).
• Signed confidentiality and access agreements.
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement and HIPAA compliance.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (agency form acceptable).
• Negative TB test (QGold, TSpot, or 2-step PPD) within 1 year, updated annually. Positive TB requires chest x-ray and INH treatment documentation or facility-specific INH recommendation.
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (series or positive titer; declinations not accepted for new candidates after 7/1/2023)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years or approved exemption
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31).
• Negative 7-panel drug screen within 60 days of start.
• Valid mask fit test within 1 year (3M 1870+, 1860R, 1860S, or 9205 models).

Physical & Work Environment Demands

• Must be able to work full shifts at assigned location for the entire contract.
• Ability to work substantial portions of assigned shifts, including weekends, holidays, and take call.
• Must be able to ambulate and lift/move objects over 20 lbs.

Additional Notes

• This is a travel/contract position with a 13-week assignment.
• Prior travel experience is not required.
• Rotating shifts and holiday work are mandatory.
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific credentialing and onboarding requirements within specified timeframes.