76 Missouri Acute Care Jobs
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Additional Information
Clinicians who live within 51-75 miles from the facility will be considered local.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
Behavioral health experience is preferred.
Experience with heparin drips is preferred.
Teaching hospital experience is preferred.
Special Requests:
You must be able to complete labs within 48 hours of signing.
Local candidates will not be eligible for extensions beyond the initial contract.
Must be able to work at the assigned location throughout the full term of the contractual engagement.
Unit Details:
Adult patient population includes at-risk behavioral patients with alcohol/drug withdrawal, delirium, overdose, and altered mental status.
Secured unit with whole-unit video monitoring, ligature alarms, anti-barricade doors, and a badge-secured entrance.
Patient ratios are 4-5 on day shifts, 5-6 on night shifts, and 4-6 on weekends.
Shift & Scheduling:
Flexible contract hours: 36 or 48 per week.
Must be able to take call.
Must be able to work assigned weekends.
Must be able to work at least 50 percent of the holidays that occur during the contract.
Rotating shifts and work during inclement weather are required.
Floating Requirements:
Must float to other medical-surgical units.
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Acute Care Travel Job Responsibilities
Acute Care healthcare professionals, including nurses and allied health professionals, play a vital role in providing comprehensive care to patients with acute medical conditions. Depending on the role, their responsibilities can encompass assessing patients, developing individualized treatment plans, administering or assisting with medications and other treatments, evaluating treatment effectiveness, documenting care, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and providing education and support to patients and their families. Acute Care healthcare professionals must demonstrate expertise, compassion, and the ability to handle the emotional demands of their patients' acute needs. Embarking on an Acute Care travel job provides professionals with the opportunity to enhance their skills, gain diverse experiences, and contribute to the delivery of exceptional patient care.
Acute Care Travel Nurse Jobs in Missouri
Acute Care travel jobs provide exciting opportunities for nursing and allied health professionals in a wide range of healthcare settings, extending over 6,000 hospitals across the United States. There are ample opportunities to work in assigned nursing units or as part of an acute care float pool. Acute Care healthcare professionals are also in demand by long-term acute care and post-acute care facilities. Job descriptions for acute care healthcare professionals highlight the importance of strong assessment and organizational skills in delivering high-quality care. If you are seeking a fulfilling career as an Acute Care professional, explore our travel job opportunities below!