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

University of Missouri Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement options

Tuition assistance

Discounts

Job summary

University of Missouri Health Care’s Surgery Clinic seeks a compassionate, highly skilled nurse who thrives in fast-paced procedural environments, remains calm under pressure, and focuses on patient-centered care. This on-site role supports complex procedures using advanced technology and requires meticulous monitoring and teamwork across disciplines.

The base pay range is $32.82–$48.27 per hour, reflecting experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• RN license with Missouri Board of Nursing (or multi-state RN).
• Two years cardiovascular inpatient, acute-care, or invasive procedure RN experience preferred.
• Ability to monitor hemodynamic data and respond to changes quickly.

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor medications during procedures via IV/analgesia, intracardiac, intramuscular, subcutaneous, topical, and oral routes.
• Monitor vital signs and administer oxygen; perform hemodynamic monitoring as indicated.
• Prepare patient and equipment for catheterization by prepping entry site and calibrating pressure transducers.
• Assist in general endoscopy and fluoroscopy procedures.
• Transport and aid in patient transfers as needed.
• Develop and contribute to a nursing plan for patient care.
• Complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.

Skills

Cardiovascular care

Vital signs monitoring

Emergency procedures

Team collaboration

Education

Missouri RN license

Job description

Shift

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30pm.

Work Arrangement

On-Site

Department

Surgery Clinic

Facility

University Hospital – 1 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO

Compensation

• Base Pay Range: $32.82 - $48.27 per hour, based on experience

ABOUT THE JOB

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.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that’s largely a result of the incredible culture and team we’ve built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to seven hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

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EMPLOYEE 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
• See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

• 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.