TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Columbia, Missouri, 65201!
Job Title
Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse – Medical Specialties (Nights)
Location
Columbia, MO | Acute Inpatient
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 32-bed general medical unit managing a diverse patient population including respiratory, renal, endocrine, gastrointestinal, neurological, and infectious disease diagnoses
- Maintain a standard nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6 on nights; must be willing to take up to 8 patients when census demands
- Administer multiple medications safely and accurately; prioritize patient safety at all times
- Operate and monitor common unit equipment including IV pumps, bladder scanners, patient lifts, O2 delivery systems, CPAP, and HEPA machines
- Perform required skills including IV insertion, CPAP/BiPAP management, feeding tube care, and wound vac management
- Float to other Medical/Surgical areas as needed
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Prior travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers will not be considered
- Current CEU documentation must be provided during the interview process
- Demonstrated experience in a Medical/Surgical or general medical inpatient setting
- Proficiency in IV insertion, CPAP/BiPAP management, feeding tube care, and wound vac management
- Willingness to float to other Medical/Surgical units as needed
Preferred Experience / Skills
- PICC line and central line management experience
- Vascular device access and care, including dialysis fistula management
- Experience with epidural and PCA pump management
- Familiarity with high-acuity diagnoses such as MRSA, C. diff, end-stage renal disease, and GI bleed
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-acuity medical specialties unit with a broad and clinically diverse patient population
- Gain experience across multiple Medical/Surgical areas through cross-unit float opportunities