Stepdown RN in Columbia, Missouri

Job Description:

This travel assignment is for a PCU Registered Nurse supporting a stepdown unit on 12-hour night shifts. You will care for surgical, medical, and occasional neuro patients while managing complex therapies and monitoring patients who require close observation. Floating may be required, and candidates with both ICU and PCU experience are preferred.

The role requires at least two years of critical care experience, along with vasoactive drip titration and advanced line management skills. You will work with IV and central lines, arterial lines, dialysis fistulas, CPAP and BiPAP, tracheostomy care, PCA and epidural pumps, feeding tubes, and wound vacs. Common equipment includes bladder scanners, IV pumps, SCDs, optiflow systems, vapotherms, and cardiac support equipment.

Weather:

Columbia typically offers crisp, cool conditions with a mix of sunshine and clouds, occasional rain, and comfortable opportunities to enjoy the area between shifts.

Fun Things To Do:

• Outdoors: Explore Rock Bridge Memorial State Park’s trails, natural formations, and scenic surroundings.

• Recreation: Spend a relaxed afternoon at Stephens Lake Park.

• Gardens: Visit Shelter Gardens for a peaceful walk through landscaped grounds.

• Day Trip: Visit Jefferson City for museums, historic sites, and Missouri River views.

• Day Trip: Plan a full day in St. Louis for cultural attractions, dining, and city sightseeing.

Job Specifics:

Location: Columbia, Missouri

Shift: 12-hour nights

Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week