Location: Columbia, MO

Start Date: 02-23-2026

End Date: 05-25-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, 36 hours/week (NOC, schedule may vary)

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

• Provide high-quality emergency nursing care for adult patients in a fast-paced ED
• Perform advanced cardiac monitoring and obtain 12-lead EKGs promptly
• Initiate and manage IVs, PICC and central line access as needed
• Deliver airway management including procedural sedation, CPAP/BiPAP and ventilator support
• Respond quickly and effectively to cardiac events including cardioversion and defibrillation
• Triaging and prioritizing patients to ensure timely, safe care in a busy admission environment
• Collaborate with physicians, techs and support staff to coordinate patient flow and admissions
• Document assessments, interventions and patient status clearly and accurately
• Support behavioral health presentations with compassion and safe de-escalation when appropriate
• Mentor and support teammates to foster a positive, team-first culture

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license (able to practice in Missouri or eligible for compact licensure)
• 3-5 years of emergency department nursing experience preferred
• Proven skills in IV insertion, cardiac monitoring and line management
• Comfortable with procedural sedation and advanced airway interventions
• Experience with telemetry interpretation, cardioversion and defibrillation
• Strong customer service mindset and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Behavioral health or chemical dependency experience is a plus
• Willingness to work night shifts and adapt to a high-admission ED

Knowledge & Skills

• Adult emergency care and rapid assessment
• IV, PICC and central line management
• 12-lead EKG acquisition and telemetry interpretation
• Cardiac rhythm recognition and emergency interventions
• Procedural sedation, ventilator basics and trach care
• CPAP and BiPAP troubleshooting
• Trauma awareness and critical thinking in high-acuity situations
• Strong communication, teamwork and customer service skills

Benefits

• Supportive team that values your experience and work-life balance
• Generous housing stipend options for travel clinicians
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make onboarding easier
• Paid Time Off so you can recharge between shifts
• Travel reimbursement and help with logistics for contract staff
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Referral bonus program to reward bringing great teammates
• Life insurance and basic protections for peace of mind
• Access to employee assistance programs and wellness resources

Travel Perks: Explore Columbia, MO

Explore Columbia, home of the University of Missouri with a lively downtown, great coffee shops and local restaurants along Ninth Street. Enjoy outdoor time on the Katy Trail, hike Rock Bridge Memorial State Park and visit the Mizzou Museum of Art and Archaeology. Catch live music, local festivals and community events, or take a weekend road trip to the Lake of the Ozarks, Jefferson City or Kansas City for a change of pace. Plenty of parks, college-town energy and regional attractions make for fun downtime between shifts.

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