Location: Columbia, MO

Start Date: 02-16-2026

End Date: 05-18-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Nights, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (night shift). Schedule options available to meet a 36 or 48 hour guaranteed work week; specific days vary based on unit staffing and patient needs.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $63 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 compassionate, high-quality nursing care on a progressive care/stepdown unit during night shifts.
• Manage vasoactive drip titration and closely monitor hemodynamic status for unstable patients.
• Perform line and vascular device management including PICC/central lines, A-lines, and dialysis fistula care.
• Lead airway support tasks including CPAP/BiPAP management and trach care when required.
• Administer and monitor epidural/PCA pumps and feeding tubes safely and effectively.
• Operate and troubleshoot common unit equipment such as IV pumps, PCA pumps, bladder scanners, and wound VACs.
• Interpret telemetry and cardiac monitoring data and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care, handoffs, and patient-centered discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Missouri or eligibility via nurse licensure compact
• Current BLS certification required; ACLS strongly preferred
• Proven experience in stepdown/PCU or telemetry nursing preferred
• Comfort and demonstrated skill with IV insertion, central line care, and vasoactive medication titration
• Experience with advanced monitoring (A-line/CVP) and post-procedure care (sheath removal, cardioversion/defibrillation) is a plus
• Strong critical thinking, effective communication, and teamwork skills

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); BSN preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry and cardiac monitoring interpretation
• Vasoactive drip titration and hemodynamic assessment
• PICC/central line and A-line management
• Dialysis fistula care and vascular access knowledge
• CPAP/BiPAP, trach care, and other airway management skills
• Epidural/PCA pump and feeding tube management
• Wound VAC operation and basic wound care principles
• Familiarity with bladder scanners, IV/PCA pumps, SCDs, and high-flow oxygen therapies (Optiflow, Vapotherm, Airvo)

Benefits

• Generous travel perks and housing support to make your stay comfortable
• Medical, dental & vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan and financial planning resources
• Life insurance and disability protection for peace of mind
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and licensure assistance to ease the logistics
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you stay compliant
• A supportive team that values your clinical skills and work-life balance

Travel Perks: Explore Columbia, MO

Columbia, Missouri is a lively mid-Missouri college town anchored by the University of Missouri. Explore the beautiful campus and the Museum of Art & Archaeology, stroll or jog along the MKT Trail, relax at Stephens Lake Park, or take a short drive to Rock Bridge Memorial State Park for hiking and scenic views. The downtown District features eclectic restaurants, local breweries, a vibrant farmers market, and independent cinemas like the Ragtag. Weekend trips to Kansas City or St. Louis are both roughly two hours away for big-city entertainment.

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