Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,157 per week in Columbia, MO

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Columbia, Missouri, 65201!

Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care on a Medical Specialties unit (up to 57-bed capacity) serving internal medicine patients across a wide range of medical diagnoses
Manage patient ratios of 1:5 (days) and 1:6 (nights), with potential to reach 1:6 (days) or 1:7 (nights) based on census needs
Utilize unit amenities including video monitoring, sitter rooms, ceiling lifts, and bariatric rooms as appropriate for patient care
Float as required to Medical Surgical and Medical Surgical/Telemetry units, and may serve as a Patient Observer (Sitter) when needed
Work 50% of holidays that fall within the contract period; scheduling will be coordinated collaboratively to meet this requirement
Perform physical duties including ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs in an active, fast-paced environment
Required Qualifications
Active RN license in Missouri or a Compact state (must be in hand at time of start)
BLS certification required
Minimum of 1.5 years of Medical Surgical experience (2 years preferred)
Ability to work assigned weekends, rotating shifts, holidays, and during inclement weather
Ability to work on-site for the full duration of the contractual engagement
Local candidates are welcome; travelers residing within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible to submit
Preferred Experience / Skills
CPI certification preferred (Blue Card required for Behavioral Health roles only)
Experience with Cerner electronic health records
2 or more years of Medical Surgical nursing experience
First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Why Join Us
Work on a well-supported unit with a charge nurse and supervisor present on every shift, offering structure and leadership throughout your assignment
Access to a collaborative scheduling approach for holiday requirements, giving travelers input on which holidays they fulfill within their contract