Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,311 per week in Columbia, MO

Provide direct patient care on a 42-bed unit serving post-operative orthopaedic, trauma, ortho spine, medicine, and plastics cases. Local candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible to submit; candidates residing 51-74 miles away may be offered at a local rate.

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Columbia, Missouri, 65201!

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 42-bed unit serving post-operative orthopaedic, trauma, ortho spine, medicine, and plastics cases
• Maintain patient ratios of 1:5-6 on days and 1:6 on nights
• Float as required, including to other Medical Surgical or Telemetry units and as a Patient Observer (Sitter) when assigned
• Work every other weekend (EOW) and at least 50% of holidays occurring during the contract period
• Utilize Cerner for clinical documentation (preferred)
• Perform duties that include ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs in an active clinical environment

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in Missouri or a Compact state - must be in hand at time of start
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of Medical Surgical RN experience required
• Ability to work assigned shifts, weekends, holidays, and take call as required
• Must be able to work the full term of the contractual engagement at the assigned location
• Local candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible to submit; candidates residing 51-74 miles away may be offered at a local rate

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ACLS certification preferred
• Experience with Cerner electronic health records
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Why Join Us

• Local candidates are accepted, offering an opportunity to work close to home in a dynamic acute care environment
• Gain exposure to a diverse patient population including orthopaedic, trauma, spine, and plastics cases within a well-established facility