Location: Columbia, MO

Start Date: 03-23-2026

End Date: 06-22-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Nights (schedule varies), 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM NOC (days of week not specified)

Hours per Week: 36

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

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered nursing care on a 32-bed Medical Specialties/Acute Inpatient unit
• Assess and manage patients—monitor changes, intervene promptly, and escalate when needed
• Administer medications and manage IV therapy safely and accurately
• Perform IV insertion and line/vascular device care, including PICC/central line management when required
• Manage complex airway devices including CPAP/BiPAP and provide respiratory support for common respiratory diagnoses
• Care for feeding tubes and wound VACs, ensuring proper function and documentation
• Safely manage higher-than-usual patient loads when required (willingness to take up to 8 patients occasionally)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement effective care plans
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and uphold patient safety and infection control standards
• Float to other MS areas as staffing needs dictate, adapting to unit-specific workflows

Qualifications

• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license (ability to practice in Missouri)
• Previous Med/Surg nursing experience is required (travel nurse experience expected; first-time travelers not accepted)
• Current CEU documentation required by Boone Health and must be provided during interview
• Demonstrated IV insertion and IV pump operation skills
• Experience with airway support (CPAP/BiPAP) and management of feeding tubes and wound VACs
• Comfort and ability to float to other Medical-Surgical areas and manage varying patient acuity
• Ability and willingness to accept higher patient loads on occasion (up to 8 patients when needed)
• Strong clinical judgment, prioritization, and communication skills

Knowledge & Skills

• Medical-Surgical nursing fundamentals and patient assessment
• Medication administration and multi-drug regimens
• IV therapy, line management, and vascular device care
• Airway management including CPAP/BiPAP
• Wound care and wound VAC management
• Feeding tube care and enteral support
• Use of common unit equipment: IV pumps, bladder scanners, lifts, O2 equipment
• Familiarity with common Med/Surg diagnoses: respiratory, renal, endocrine, GI, dementia, infectious diseases

Benefits

• Supportive team environment where your skills and judgment are valued
• Generous housing stipend and travel support for contract nurses
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep you working smoothly
• Comprehensive onboarding with unit-specific orientation
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Professional development support and CEU guidance (Boone Health requires current CEU documentation)
• Flexible scheduling options to help balance life and work
• Employee assistance resources and a focus on workplace safety

Travel Perks: Explore Columbia, MO

Columbia, MO is a lively college town anchored by the University of Missouri — perfect for a mix of hometown charm and weekend energy. Enjoy walks around the Mizzou campus, catch local theater and live music, or sample craft breweries and farm-to-table restaurants in The District. Outdoor lovers will appreciate Rock Bridge Memorial State Park and nearby Katy Trail for hiking and biking. For quick weekend getaways, both St. Louis and Kansas City are within easy driving distance for museums, sports, and bigger-city adventures.

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