Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,160 per week in Columbia, MO
Prime Staffing
Columbia, MOEstimated Pay
Start: 8/17/2026
Shift: Days
Duration: 13 Weeks
Description
Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care Location: Columbia, MO Agency: Prime Staffing Pay: $2,160 per week Shift Information: Days - 5 days Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 8/17/2026
About the Position
ID: 63968042 Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30) Description: 50% of holidays and weekendsFloat to ICU and Med SurgEvery other weekend.ACLS and BLS required. CPI preferred.2 years of experience required, 1st time travelers OK!Client is looking for ICU experience with strong Neuro checklist. Stroke experience requiredNo locals within 50 milesThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs.This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.Essential Job Functions: (1) the ability to work at Client s assigned work location throughout the full term of the contractual engagement, (2) the ability to work the substantial time of the assigned shift, (3) the ability to take call, (4) the ability to work assigned weekends, and (5) the ability to work at least 50 percent of the holidays that occur during the contract. Modified 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Serenity Plasencia Account Manager Email: COVID-19 Vaccine: Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only Flu Vaccine: Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : - Years of Experience : 2 Patient Ratio Experience : Charting System Experience : Preferred Charting System Name : Community Hospital Experience : - LTAC Experience : - Trauma Level I Experience : - Trauma Level II Experience : - Travel Experience Required : - Certifications : ACLS, BLS, NIHSS*Skills : Arterial line management, BiPAP/CPAP management, Blood Product Administration*, Care of Ventilated Patient, Central line care/management, Continuous IV sedation, CVA/Acute Stroke management, External ventricular drain (EVD)*, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), ICP monitoring, Infection Prevention, Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)*, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Isolation Precautions/PPE, IV insulin protocols*, Management of dysrhythmias, Neuro Intensive Care Unit, Phlebotomy*, PICC line management, Post Neurosurgery management*, Procedural Sedation Administration/Monitoring*, Spinal cord injury*, Starting and maintaining IVs, Suctioning (ETT, NT), Surgical Intensive Care Unit*, Titrate Cardiac drips, Titrate Vasoactive drips, Traumatic Brain injury*, Ventilator Management, Heparin Drip Management Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : - Patient Ratios Days : 2 Patient Ratios Nights : 2 Patient Ratios Weekends : 2 Float Required : Float to ICU and MS (1:4) Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : True Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : - Pre-Approved Time Off : one Orientation Hours : - Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Adults Daily Census : 13 Number of Visits Per Day : - Number of Rooms : 17 Number of Beds : 17 Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation, Unit Secretary Patient Diagnoses : Craniotomy, Tumor resection, Drain placement, Complicated cervical spine Fraction, shunt placement, overflow unit for Level I trauma Special Procedures/Unit Details : EVD placement, ICP monitoring, Comprehensive Stroke Center, Seizure and Epilepsy Certified Center, Post-thrombolytic (TNK), Post-DSA (angio likely post thrombectomy or stent) Special Equipment : - #Tier3 Travel Compliance Email, Phone, SSN DOB req. 2 yrs exp req. NBO : Re-orientation not req if returning within 18 months. Compliance deadline: 2PST wed prior to start. RTO: Max 10 days. License: MO or Compact in hand Certs: CPI Blue Card required for Behavioral Health RNs LCSWs: Can be pending at start and completed onsite for free (unpaid). Locals: must be over 50 mi. Pharm Tech: license in hand. RRT: pending license ok. CRT not allowed. Charting: Cerner preferred. Holidays: 50% on contract required. Floating is mandatory all travelers must float, including as Patient Observers (Sitters): ICU may float to PCU or MS units PCU may float to MS or ICU units MS may float to MS/Tele Pediatrics may float anywhere in the organization as a Patient Observer (sitter) Post-Partum may float to MS units L D may float within Maternal/Child Extensions: Effective 4/8/26, travelers can work up to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts, (or 9 months of consecutive service). Following that, traveler must take a mandatory (6) month break before returning to MU Health Care in an agency capacity. Modules: Modules are non-billable, average 4-6 hours Modules are completed during orientation and annually, and vary by specialty Modules are recorded by onsite manager through Cornerstone Submittal Details: #Tier3 Travel ComplianceEmail, Phone, SSN & DOB req.2 yrs exp req.NBO: Re-orientation not req if returning within 18 months.Compliance deadline: 2PST wed prior to start.RTO: Max 10 days.License: MO or Compact in handCerts: CPI Blue Card required for Behavioral Health RNs & LCSWs: Can be pending at start and completed onsite for free (unpaid).Locals: must be over 50 mi.Pharm Tech: license in hand.RRT: pending license ok. CRT not allowed.Charting: Cerner preferred.Holidays: 50% on contract required.Floating is mandatory all travelers must float, including as Patient Observers (Sitters):ICU may float to PCU or MS unitsPCU may float to MS or ICU unitsMS may float to MS/TelePediatrics may float anywhere in the organization as a Patient Observer (sitter)Post-Partum may float to MS unitsL&D may float within Maternal/ChildExtensions: Effective 4/8/26, travelers can work up to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts, (or 9 months of consecutive service). Following that, traveler must take a mandatory (6) month break before returning to MU Health Care in an agency capacity. are non-billable, average 4-6 hoursModules are completed during orientation and annually, and vary by specialtyModules are recorded by onsite manager through Cornerstone Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91
Prime Staffing's Benefits
General
- Guaranteed Hours
- JCAHO Certified
Insurance Benefits
- Health Insurance Provided
- First-Day Health Insurance
Financial Benefits
- Retirement Plan: "401k"
- Flexible Payment Options: "Weekly Payroll"
- Pay for Physical Exams
- Pay for Drug Testing
Housing & Travel Benefits
- Housing Stipend
- Flexible Housing or Furniture Options
- Cover Travel Expenses to the Assignment