<p>A 13-week travel contract for a Step Down / Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN is open at an acute care facility in Columbia, Missouri. This is a variable 12-hour shift position with a competitive blended compensation package — local and travel rates available — and immediate start. Columbia is a mid-sized university city with a strong healthcare infrastructure, making it a desirable assignment for both first-time travelers and experienced contract nurses.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Local pay rate: $50.00 per hour</li> <li>Travel compensation package: $26.00/hr taxed base + $1,000 non-taxed stipend + $250 mobilization allowance</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends; access to an extensive housing network with corporate discounts</li> <li>Comprehensive health benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary coverage</li> <li>Referral bonuses and rewards & recognition program</li> <li>Dedicated licensing and compliance support team</li> <li>24/7 clinical and administrative team support throughout the assignment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Step Down / PCU specialty in an acute care facility setting</li> <li>13-week contract with variable 12-hour shifts</li> <li>Float requirement to all units — broad clinical exposure across the facility</li> <li>Columbia, MO location within a robust regional healthcare market anchored by a major academic medical center</li> <li>Immediate start availability</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid Missouri RN license (or eligibility to obtain prior to start)</li> <li>Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required</li> <li>Minimum 2 years of Step Down / PCU nursing experience</li> <li>Willingness and ability to float to all units as needed</li> <li>Must meet state criminal background check requirement as a condition of employment</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Columbia sits at the center of Missouri, roughly equidistant between Kansas City and St. Louis, offering easy access to two major metros while maintaining the energy of a vibrant college town anchored by the University of Missouri. The city consistently ranks among Missouri's most livable communities, with a low cost of living, a thriving arts and dining scene, extensive trail systems, and strong public schools. For travel nurses seeking an engaging assignment in a walkable, culturally active mid-sized city, Columbia delivers both professionally and personally.</p>