Location: Columbia, MO

Start Date: 12-29-2025

End Date: 03-30-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM NOC (36 hours/week) — schedule varies by assignment; floating required

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $63 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality stepdown/PCU nursing care for surgical, medical and occasional neuro patients
• Manage complex lines and vascular access including PICC and central lines, A-lines, and dialysis fistula care
• Monitor cardiac status and assist with acquisition of 12-lead EKGs and advanced cardiac interventions as needed
• Titrate vasoactive drips safely and document changes in hemodynamic status
• Support airway management including CPAP/BiPAP and tracheostomy care
• Operate and troubleshoot bedside equipment such as IV/ PCA pumps, bladder scanners, wound VACs and oxygen delivery devices
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and execute patient-centered care plans
• Float between units as needed and adapt quickly to differing team workflows and patient populations

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Missouri or eligibility for state licensure (compact applicants considered)
• Experience in PCU/Stepdown or similar higher-acuity nursing environment with line and hemodynamic management
• Demonstrated comfort with vasoactive drip titration and cardiac monitoring
• Familiarity with IV insertion, PICC/central line management, A-line and dialysis fistula care
• Current BLS required; ACLS preferred or willing to obtain
• Ability to float between units and work night shifts reliably

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) — BSN preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Cardiac monitoring and rhythm recognition
• Vasoactive medication titration and hemodynamic assessment
• IV/central/PICC line care and vascular access management
• Experience with PCA/epidural pumps, feeding tube and wound VAC management
• Airway support skills including CPAP/BiPAP and tracheostomy care
• Familiarity with bladder scanners, IV pumps, Optiflow, Vapotherm and Airvo devices
• Strong assessment, critical thinking and patient education skills
• Comfort working with surgical, medical and occasional neuro patients

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your move easy
• Medical, dental & vision coverage so you can stay healthy on and off shift
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Continuing education support and CEU opportunities to grow your skills
• A supportive team environment where your clinical judgment is valued
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates
• Access to professional resources and clinical mentorship while on contract

Travel Perks: Explore Columbia, MO

Columbia is a lively college town — explore the University of Missouri campus and its museums, catch live music and local eats in The District, or enjoy outdoor time at Stephens Lake Park and Rock Bridge Memorial State Park with hiking and scenic views. Farmers markets, local breweries and nearby scenic drives make weekends here fun and easy to fill.

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