Travel Contract

PCU Step Down Nurse
Columbia, Missouri
Boone Hospital Center

$53-3,241/week
Posted 53 minutes ago  Verified
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Job Opportunity: Nursing Position at Boone Health

Location

  • City: Columbia, Missouri
  • Facility: Boone Health

Employment Details

  • Type: Contract
  • Contract Length: 13 weeks
  • Orientation: 16 hours of unpaid orientation starting January 8, 2024

Unit Information

  • Unit: Stepdown
  • Patient Ratio: 1:3 (not guaranteed)

Required Skills

  • Line Management Skills:
    • IV Insertion
    • PICC/Central Line Management
    • Vascular Device Access/Care
    • Dialysis Fistula Care/Management
    • A-Line Management
  • Airway Management:
    • CPAP/BiPAP
    • Trach Care
  • Ortho/MS/Onc:
    • Epidural/PCA pumps
    • Feeding Tubes
    • Wound Vac

Preferred Skills

  • Line Management:
    • CVP
  • Cardiac Skills:
    • Obtain 12 Lead EKG
    • Sheath Removal
    • Cardioversion/Defibrillation

Common Equipment

  • Bladder scanners
  • IV pumps
  • PCA pumps
  • SCDs
  • BiPAPs
  • CPAPs
  • OptiFlows
  • Vapotherms
  • Airvos

Additional Information

  • Boone Health may call off staff for up to 36 hours in a contract.
  • A virtual interview will be required prior to submission for consideration.
  • A complete submission packet is necessary; a checklist must be included as the first page.

Certifications Required

  • ACLS
  • BLS/BCLS

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Boone Hospital Center

3.0rating(23 reviews)
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Boone Hospital Center
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  • Not-For-Profit Hospital
  • Short Term Acute Care
  • Teaching Institution
  • 350 beds
  • Magnet
  • Nurse Residency Programs
ADDRESS1600 East BroadwayColumbia, MO 65201
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About Columbia, MO

As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Columbia, MO here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Columbia, MO is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Columbia experiences hot summers with average highs of 87°F and lows of 68°F, and cold winters with average highs of 38°F and lows of 20°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Columbia, and they are relatively easy to find due to the city's student population and frequent short-term visitors.
Transportation
  • Columbia is car-friendly with well-maintained roads, and public transportation options include buses operated by the city's transit system.
Demographics
  • Columbia has a diverse population with a mix of students, families, and professionals.
  • Common health issues may include allergies due to seasonal changes.
  • Columbia has a large population of travel nurses due to its medical facilities and university.
Things to Do
  • Columbia offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, live music venues, and sports activities.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the city's parks, trails, and nearby conservation areas.
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