Location: Columbia, MO

Start Date: 02-23-2026

End Date: 05-25-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Days vary, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Day shift), 36 hours/week

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 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

• Perform rapid, focused assessments and triage to prioritize care in a fast-paced adult emergency department
• Provide advanced cardiac monitoring and telemetry interpretation to detect and respond to critical changes
• Initiate and manage IV therapy, including PICC and central line management as required
• Manage airway interventions including CPAP/BiPAP, ventilator support, tracheostomy care and procedural sedation
• Execute emergency procedures such as cardioversion and defibrillation safely and effectively
• Collaborate with the care team to coordinate admissions, consults, and timely disposition for high-acuity patients
• Deliver strong customer service to patients and families while maintaining clinical excellence
• Document care thoroughly and communicate clear handoffs to maintain continuity and patient safety

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license — eligible to practice in Missouri (state license or compact as applicable)
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience preferred (3-5 years ED experience noted as ideal)
• Strong Emergency Department clinical skills with adult emergency care experience
• Certifications: BLS required; ACLS strongly preferred
• Demonstrated competency with IV insertion, PICC/central line care, and cardiac monitoring
• Comfortable with procedural sedation, ventilator management, and airway interventions
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and customer-service oriented approach

Education

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

Knowledge & Skills

• Emergency Department nursing and adult emergency care
• IV insertion and vascular access management (PICC/central line experience)
• 12-lead EKG acquisition and telemetry interpretation
• Cardiac arrest management, cardioversion and defibrillation
• Procedural sedation, CPAP/BiPAP, mechanical ventilation and tracheostomy care
• Airway management and rapid sequence assessment
• Behavioral health awareness and experience with chemical dependency preferred
• Strong situational awareness, prioritization and multi-patient management

Benefits

• Generous travel support and assistance getting you set up in Columbia — we’ve got your back while you’re on assignment
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you healthy and focused on patient care
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help with state requirements and renewals
• Paid time off to recharge between shifts and assignments
• Continuing education support so you can keep your skills sharp and your credentials current
• Travel reimbursement and relocation coordination — less hassle, more adventure
• A supportive team culture that values collaboration, clear communication, and your wellbeing
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great clinicians onto the team

Travel Perks: Explore Columbia, MO

Explore Columbia, MO — home to the University of Missouri (Mizzou) campus with vibrant college-town energy, local dining and breweries in downtown’s District, and plenty of green space like Stephens Lake Park and Rock Bridge Memorial State Park for hiking and nature time. Catch a Tigers game, browse the Columbia Farmers Market, or take a weekend trip to the scenic Lake of the Ozarks (about a 90-minute drive) for boating and relaxation. A great mix of small-city convenience and outdoor adventure makes Columbia a fun place to call home during your assignment.

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