Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $53 per hour in Columbia, MO

Company: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Location: Columbia
Posted on: February 11, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma Location: Columbia, MO Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc. Pay: $53 per hour Shift Information: Days Start Date: ASAP About the Position Registered Nurse - Operating Room – UHC Staffing Registered Nurse - Operating Room Location: Columbia, MO Start Date: 12-22-2025 End Date: 03-23-2026 Contract Type: Travel Contract Shift Type: Day shift, 06:45 AM - 05:15 PM, rotating schedule with 1 rotating day off per week; 2-4 days of call per month (day shift) Hours per Week: 36 Candidate Pay Rate: $53 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 Circulate in the main operating room to ensure patient safety and smooth case flow Collaborate with anesthesia, surgeons, and scrub techs during a wide variety of cases including CABG, robotics (Da Vinci XI), total joints, spine, TAVR and trauma Maintain strict sterile technique and operate common OR equipment like saws, drills, Bovie/ESU, Triad and cell saver Provide 1:1 perioperative nursing care across age groups — pediatric through geriatric Support conscious sedation and procedural sedation processes as needed Document intraoperative events, medications, and patient monitoring accurately and promptly Participate in unit call rotation (2-4 days/month) and respond to urgent surgical needs Qualifications Active RN license in Missouri (compact license acceptable if applicable) Current BLS required; ACLS and PALS preferred Prior perioperative/Operating Room nursing experience and comfort circulating in the OR Experience with cardioversion/defibrillation and procedural sedation considered essential Comfort with IV line management, PICC/central line familiarity preferred Ability to work in a trauma-designated environment and adapt to fast-paced surgical cases Education Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate Degree in Nursing or BSN preferred) Knowledge & Skills Operating Room Nursing and Perioperative Care Sterile technique and surgical instrumentation (saws, drills, stapling devices) Circulating duties and patient monitoring in the OR Cardioversion/Defibrillation and Procedural Sedation support Familiarity with robotic surgery (Da Vinci XI), Bovie/ESU/Triad/Neptune and cell saver Experience with microscopes, suction/smoke evacuation and cryo/retina equipment Trauma care experience and ability to manage diverse surgical case mixes Benefits Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make relocation easy Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy Licensure assistance & reimbursement so paperwork is one less worry Flexible scheduling and a predictable rotating day off each week Competitive pay for contract travel RNs Paid time off to recharge between contracts Referral bonus program — bring a friend and earn rewards A supportive OR team that values your skills and growth Travel Perks: Explore Columbia, MO Columbia, MO is a lively college town anchored by the University of Missouri — perfect for exploring local coffee shops, cultural events, and college-town energy. Enjoy outdoor time at Rock Bridge Memorial State Park and the MKT Trail for hiking and biking, or catch a Mizzou Tigers game and downtown live music. Family-friendly attractions, community theaters, and an eclectic restaurant scene keep weekends interesting. Quick weekend road trips: Jefferson City is nearby for state-house sightseeing, and the Lake of the Ozarks is reachable for boating and lakeside fun. Apply Now Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Operating Room? Let's get you moving forward! Send your resume to or call us at today. Hashtags ORNurseJobs ColumbiaMOJobs TravelNurse PeriopNursing UHCCareers OperatingRoomRN MizzouAreaJobs TraumaNursing RoboticSurgeryNurse

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