Procedures Nurse (RN) – Surgery Clinic – Columbia, MO

University of Missouri Health Care • Columbia, MO

4d • $33 - $48 • Onsite

About The Position

MU Health Care is looking for a compassionate, highly skilled nurse who thrives in fast-paced procedural environments and remains calm, confident, and patient-focused when every moment matters. The ideal candidate is a critical thinker with exceptional clinical judgment, a strong sense of accountability, and the ability to quickly recognize and respond to changes in patient conditions. We value professionals who are collaborative team players, communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams, and are committed to delivering safe, high-quality care with empathy and precision. Success in this role requires adaptability, attention to detail, and a passion for using advanced technology and clinical expertise to support patients through complex procedures.

Requirements

• Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN. When primary state of residency changes, compact state RNs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of cardiovascular inpatient, acute-care, or invasive procedure RN experience.
• Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor the effects of medications via intravenous/analgesia, intracardiac, intramuscular, subcutaneous topical, and oral routes during special procedures as ordered by a physician.
• Monitor the patient's vital signs. Administer oxygen therapy as ordered by a physician. Conduct hemodynamic monitoring as indicated by procedure and policy. Assist in the collection of arterial and venous blood samples and respiratory gases. Attend to patient needs during cardiac studies. Defibrillation of life-threatening arrhythmias without direct medical supervision. Implement emergency procedures including CPR and defibrillation of life-threatening arrhythmias. Obtain and record hemodynamic, electrical, and angiographic data by operating hemodynamic and electrical amplifiers and digital and line fluoroscopic equipment.
• Develop and contribute to a plan of nursing for the patient's care.
• Monitor the physiological conditions of patients and give timely notification to physicians regarding changes in patient status.
• Prepare patient and equipment for catheterization procedures by preparing the entry site, draping the patient, arranging sterilized instruments and catheters, and calibrating and setting up pressure transducers and tubing.
• Assist in general endoscopy and fluoroscopy procedures.
• Transport and aid in the transfer of patients.
• May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.

Benefits

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level