Location: Columbia, MO

Start Date: 01-12-2026

End Date: 04-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, nights (specific days vary), 36 hours/week

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

• Deliver expert stepdown/PCU nursing care for surgical, medical, and neuro patients
• Monitor and titrate vasoactive drips safely and according to protocol
• Manage IVs, central lines, PICCs, and arterial lines with precision
• Provide advanced airway support including CPAP/BiPAP and trach care
• Operate and troubleshoot common equipment such as IV pumps, PCA pumps, and bladder scanners
• Perform cardiac monitoring tasks including 12-lead EKG acquisition and assist with cardioversion/defibrillation when needed
• Care for patients with dialysis fistulas and assist with vascular access management
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement patient-centered care plans

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of critical care nursing experience (explicit requirement)
• Experience in PCU/Stepdown and ICU settings preferred
• Comfort and competence with vasoactive drip titration and advanced line management
• Night shift experience and ability to thrive in a fast-paced stepdown environment
• Proven skills in airway management including CPAP/BiPAP and tracheostomy care
• Experience with PCA and epidural pumps, feeding tube care, and wound VAC management

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry and stepdown patient monitoring
• Vasoactive medications such as vasopressors and antiarrhythmics
• IV insertion, PICC and central line care, A-line management
• Cardiac skills including 12-lead EKGs and familiarity with cardioversion/defibrillation
• Use of common supportive devices: PCA pumps, bladder scanners, SCDs, optiflow and vapotherm
• Comfort with neuro and surgical patient populations and post-op care needs
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and team communication skills

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to help you feel at home while you travel
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Travel reimbursement and support for on-assignment logistics
• Paid time off so you can recharge between adventures
• A supportive team that values your critical care expertise
• Access to ongoing education and clinical skills refreshers
• Referral bonus program for bringing great teammates aboard

Travel Perks: Explore Columbia, MO

Columbia, MO offers a great mix of small-city charm and outdoor options. Explore the University of Missouri campus and its museums, catch a film at the indie Ragtag Cinema, stroll or bike along the Katy Trail, and hike the scenic Rock Bridge Memorial State Park. Enjoy local coffee shops, farm-to-table restaurants, seasonal farmers markets, and a lively downtown with breweries and live music for weekend downtime.

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