Med Surg RN - Columbia, MO | Contract

Quick Look

  • Weekly Gross Pay: $2,160 - $2,274
  • Shift: Nights 1900-0730, 12 Hours
  • Start Date: 11/02/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks

Join a leading acute-care hospital as a Med/Surg RN in Columbia, MO. This is an exciting opportunity to work in the Medical Specialties unit, where you will provide care to patients with a variety of medical conditions. As a Med/Surg RN, you will be part of a dedicated team focused on delivering high-quality patient care.

In this role, you must be willing to take a maximum of 8 patients when needed, although this is not the standard practice. Please note that the facility requires all nurse candidates to provide current CEU documentation during the interview process. Floating to other Medical/Surgical areas may also be required.

Unit Name: Medical Specialties/Acute Inpatient - a general medical unit with 32 beds.

Nurse Patient Ratio: Nights 1:6 (not guaranteed). Nurses may be asked to take up to 8 patients, and they must be willing to do so when needed.

Top 10 Diagnosis/Procedures: Respiratory (Covid, Pneumonia), Renal (End-stage renal disease, UTI), Endocrine (Diabetes), Gastrointestinal (GI bleed, pancreatitis), Dementia, Altered Mental Status, Infectious Diseases (MRSA, Cdiff).

Common Medications Used on the Unit: Multiple pharmacy.

Common Equipment: IV pumps, bladder scanners, lifts, beds, O2, CPAP, hepa machines.

Required/Preferred Skills:

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

GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are a qualified Med/Surg RN looking for a rewarding contract position, apply today!