Travel Medical Surgical RN - $2,248 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Columbia, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse – Medical Specialties (Nights)

Location

Columbia, MO | Acute Inpatient

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 32-bed general medical unit managing a diverse patient population including respiratory, renal, endocrine, gastrointestinal, neurological, and infectious disease diagnoses
• Maintain a standard nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6 on nights; must be willing to take up to 8 patients when census demands
• Administer multiple medications safely and accurately; prioritize patient safety at all times
• Operate and monitor common unit equipment including IV pumps, bladder scanners, patient lifts, O2 delivery systems, CPAP, and HEPA machines
• Perform required skills including IV insertion , CPAP/BiPAP management , feeding tube care, and wound vac management
• Float to other Medical/Surgical areas as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Prior travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers will not be considered
• Current CEU documentation must be provided during the interview process
• Demonstrated experience in a Medical/Surgical or general medical inpatient setting
• Proficiency in IV insertion, CPAP/BiPAP management, feeding tube care, and wound vac management
• Willingness to float to other Medical/Surgical units as needed

Preferred Experience / Skills

• PICC line and central line management experience
• Vascular device access and care, including dialysis fistula management
• Experience with epidural and PCA pump management
• Familiarity with high-acuity diagnoses such as MRSA, C. diff, end-stage renal disease, and GI bleed

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-acuity medical specialties unit with a broad and clinically diverse patient population
• Gain experience across multiple Medical/Surgical areas through cross-unit float opportunities

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #794030. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others