Location: Columbia, MO

Start Date: 04-06-2026

End Date: 07-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, nights (schedule varies), 36 hours/week NOC

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 acute inpatient medical-surgical nursing care on a 32-bed unit
• Perform thorough patient assessments and develop timely interventions
• Administer medications and manage IV therapy safely using IV pumps
• Manage vascular access and lines, including PICC/central line care when needed
• Operate and monitor respiratory supports such as CPAP/BiPAP for patients
• Care for feeding tubes, wound vacs, and other specialty equipment
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to prioritize patient safety and outcomes
• Document care accurately and maintain required CEU documentation during interview/onboarding

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required
• Medical-Surgical nursing experience in an acute inpatient setting (travel experience preferred; first-time travelers not accepted)
• Comfortable managing up to 6 patients on nights (may be asked to take up to 8 when needed)
• Demonstrated IV insertion and line management skills
• Required airway skills: CPAP/BiPAP competency
• Experience with feeding tubes and wound vacs
• Ability to float to other MS areas as needed and adapt to unit needs
• Current CEU documentation available for interview per Boone Health requirements

Education

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

Knowledge & Skills

• Medical-Surgical nursing fundamentals and acute inpatient care
• Patient assessment and prioritization
• IV therapy, IV pumps, and medication administration
• Vascular access care including PICC/central line management
• Care of dialysis fistulas and familiarity with renal patient needs
• Use of CPAP/BiPAP and basic respiratory support devices
• Wound vac management and feeding tube care
• Strong clinical judgment, safety focus, and teamwork

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support for contract clinicians
• Medical, Dental & Vision options to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to make onboarding easier
• Peer support and mentorship on a collaborative Med/Surg team
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Professional development opportunities and CEU support
• Life and disability resources to protect what matters
• A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical expertise

Travel Perks: Explore Columbia, MO

Columbia, MO offers a great mix of outdoors and city life. Explore Rock Bridge Memorial State Park and its scenic trails and caves, enjoy Stephens Lake Park for walking and relaxing, and stroll downtown The District for local restaurants, coffee shops, and breweries. Visit the University of Missouri campus and its museums, check out the Columbia Farmers Market, or take a day trip to the Katy Trail for biking. For longer weekends, Jefferson City and the Lake of the Ozarks are within easy driving distance.

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