Location: Columbia, MO

Start Date: 02-18-2026

End Date: 04-15-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (NOC). Schedule varies by unit; nurses may choose a 36-hour or 48-hour work week.

Hours per Week: 48

Candidate Pay Rate: $67 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

• Assess and monitor complex neuro and oncology patients with confidence and compassion
• Administer chemotherapy and manage associated care safely and accurately
• Manage IV pumps and PCA pumps while ensuring medication and infusion safety
• Support and assist with bone marrow biopsy procedures and continuous EEG monitoring
• Provide skilled post-op neuro nursing for craniotomy, laminectomy, and shunt patients
• Manage acute events including seizures, mental status changes, and stroke care
• Deliver palliative and end-of-life care with sensitivity and clear communication
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient-focused care plans
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, and symptom management
• Float to other MS areas and accept up to 8 patients when census requires

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (able to practice in Missouri or eligible for state licensure)
• Experience in oncology and/or neuroscience nursing preferred
• Chemotherapy administration experience or competency in chemo safety
• Comfort and skill with IV pump and PCA pump management
• Experience with EEG monitoring and assisting with bone marrow biopsy is a plus
• Ability to manage high-acuity patients, including seizure and stroke care
• Willingness to work night shifts and float between MS areas
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset

Knowledge & Skills

• Oncology nursing principles and chemotherapy-related symptom management
• Neuroscience nursing care including post-op neuro monitoring
• IV therapy, infusion pump operation, and PCA pump management
• Continuous EEG monitoring basics and interpretation collaboration
• Palliative and end-of-life care approaches
• Patient assessment, medication administration, and acute care response
• Ability to prioritize and manage up to 8 patients when necessary

Benefits

• Generous housing support and travel assistance to make your move smooth and stress-free
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage so you can stay healthy while you help others
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance and basic protection for peace of mind
• Paid time off so you can recharge and come back ready to care
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Referral bonus program — share the love, bring a colleague
• A collaborative, supportive team that values your skills and wellbeing

Travel Perks: Explore Columbia, MO

Columbia, Missouri blends college-town energy with outdoor fun. Catch a Mizzou Tigers game or explore the University of Missouri campus, stroll the MKT/Katy Trail or Rock Bridge Memorial State Park for scenic hikes and natural bridges, enjoy local breweries, the lively downtown district with shops and restaurants, visit the Columbia Art League or the State Historical Society, and sample famous local eats like Shakespeare's Pizza. Weekends here offer culture, nature, and easy day trips around mid-Missouri.

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