Cardiac Stress Testing RN
Columbia, Missouri
University of Missouri Hospital

Job Title

Cardiac Stress Testing Nurse

Location

Columbia, Missouri

Employment Type

Travel / Contract

Contract Length

13 weeks

Specialty

Registered Nurse

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience
• First-time travelers are welcome (no prior travel experience required)

Shift & Hours

• Day shift, 5 days per week (8 hours per day)
• Typical hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• 40 hours per week

Job Description / Responsibilities

• Skilled in Moderate Sedation
• Experience with Transesophageal Echo, Cardioversion, Dobutamine Stress, Tilt Table Testing
• 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 full contract term at assigned location
  • Work full assigned shifts
  • Take call
  • Work assigned weekends
  • Work at least 50% of holidays during contract

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of cardiology nursing experience within the last year
• Skilled in Moderate Sedation
• Experience with Transesophageal Echo, Cardioversion, Dobutamine Stress, and Tilt Table Testing

Background & Screening Requirements

• 7-year background check within 60 days of start, including:

  • Alias/all names search
  • Counties lived/worked/school
  • National and federal criminal searches
  • Sex offender search
  • Social Security trace
  • FACIS III/OFAC
• International background check if traveled outside the USA in last 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG exclusion checks within 60 days of start
• Missouri Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR) or Missouri Caregiver background search required and must be on file before start (cannot start with both pending)
• Drug screening: Negative 7-panel drug test within 60 days of start

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must be initiated within 48 hours of signing)
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (specific mask models required)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination within 10 years or approved exemption
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within required timeframes; positive TB requires additional documentation and treatment proof
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 MMR vaccines required; boosters if titer low; no declinations accepted, medical exemptions require approval
• Hepatitis B series or positive/reactive titer required; declinations no longer accepted for new candidates after 7/1/2023
• Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters if titer low; no declinations accepted, medical exemptions require approval
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/01 - 03/31)
• All immunizations and health documents must be initiated within 48 hours of signing

Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of I-9 or attestation
• Valid photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Proof of E-Verify or attestation
• Primary source verification of Missouri RN license within 60 days of start
• NURSYS verification within 60 days of start
• Professional references: 2 required within last 2 years (not necessarily supervisors)
• Resume with minimum 7 years employment history, no gaps over 30 days, including education details
• Photo for badge (new candidates only)
• Completion of facility-specific forms including confidentiality agreement, new hire packet, TB survey, and employment eligibility certification
• Must complete MO FCSR Worker Registration Form within 48 hours of signing (time sensitive)
• Must comply with all facility-specific background and screening requirements

Physical & Work Environment

• Active role requiring physical stamina
• Exposure to contagious illnesses
• Must be able to work rotating shifts, holidays, and during inclement weather

Additional Notes

• No local travelers allowed within 50 miles of the facility
• This position requires the ability to take call and work weekends and holidays as assigned
• All certifications must be current and from approved organizations (AHA or ARC for BLS/ACLS/PALS)
• Candidates with positive TB must submit proof of INH treatment or sign facility-specific INH recommendation form

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this travel nursing assignment.