Location: Columbia, MO

Start Date: 01-05-2026

End Date: 04-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Nights, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM NOC, 48 hours/week

Hours per Week: 48

Candidate Pay Rate: $65 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

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate neonatal nursing care for NICU patients
• Perform and manage IV insertions, PICC/central line and A-line management
• Operate and monitor ventilators and noninvasive support (CPAP/BiPAP)
• Assist with bedside procedures such as LP support, eye exam assistance, and circumcisions
• Administer and monitor medications and infusions including iron, vitamins, caffeine and antibiotics
• Care for infants using specialized equipment (giraffe beds, feeding pumps, IV pumps)
• Float to MCH, Postpartum, Newborn Nursery or serve as sitter when census requires
• Document patient care accurately and communicate effectively with families and the multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

• Previous travel nurse experience (required)
• Experience working in NICU/neonatal care with common diagnoses such as RDS, prematurity, hypoglycemia and sepsis rule-out
• Strong IV insertion skills and experience with PICC/central line and A-line management
• Comfortable and experienced with CPAP/BiPAP and ventilator management
• Able to assist with bedside neonatal procedures (LP assistance, eye exams, circumcisions)
• Willingness to float to related units (MCH, Postpartum, Newborn Nursery) and serve as sitter as needed
• Ability to work night shift schedule and adapt to a fast-paced unit

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN preferred)

Knowledge & Skills

• NICU and neonatal care best practices
• IV management, PICC/Central line and A-line care
• Airway management and ventilator support
• Experience with CPAP/BiPAP modalities
• Familiarity with giraffe beds, feeding pumps and IV pumps
• Medication administration for neonatal patients (iron, vitamin infusions, caffeine, antibiotics)
• Ability to assist with LPs, eye exams and neonatal circumcisions
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation and family communication skills

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your move easy
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement so paperwork won’t slow you down
• Paid time off to recharge between shifts
• 401(k) retirement savings options and life insurance
• Continuing education support and opportunities for professional growth
• Referral bonus program — share the love and be rewarded
• A supportive team that values your experience and well-being

Travel Perks: Explore Columbia, MO

Columbia, MO is a lively college town anchored by the University of Missouri — catch a Tigers game, stroll the vibrant downtown 'The District' with great restaurants and breweries, or unwind at Stephens Lake Park. Outdoor lovers will enjoy nearby Rock Bridge Memorial State Park and the MKT Trail for walking and biking. For weekend escapes, both Kansas City and St. Louis are roughly a two-hour drive away, and Lake of the Ozarks is a popular getaway within driving distance.

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