Shift : Three 12-hour shifts 1900-0730 weeknights
Work Arrangement : On-Site
Department : Medical Specialties / Adult Medical
Facility : University Hospital – 1 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO
Compensation :
· Base Pay Range: $34.46 - $51.02 per hour, based on experience
· Special Pay: Additional $3.00 per hour
· Shift Differentials: Additional $4.00 per hour for night shift
· Choose Between Sign-On Bonus -OR- Retention Rewards
o Sign-On Bonus: $20,000
o Retention Rewards: Up to $15,000
§ Relocation Support: Additional $5,000 if moving from over 50 miles away
§ Retention Reward (Option 1): $2,000 per year for up to 5 years, totaling $10,000
§ Student Loan Repayment (Option 2): $2,000 per year toward student loans, up to 5 years, totaling $10,000
o Note : Details will be provided during the HR interview. Policy language is available upon request.
ABOUT THE JOB
MU Health Care is seeking a passionate and dedicated Core Charge Registered Nurse to provide clinical leadership and support daily operations within a fast-paced inpatient setting. The ideal candidate is a strong nurse leader who excels in patient-centered care, demonstrates sound clinical judgment, and effectively coordinates care across interdisciplinary teams. In this role, you will oversee staffing and workflow, support bedside nurses, and ensure high standards of safety, quality, and patient outcomes.
We are looking for someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable, with the ability to prioritize competing needs in a dynamic environment. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential, as you will serve as a key resource for both patients and staff. This role also requires a commitment to mentoring team members, fostering a positive work environment, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
If you are a compassionate leader who thrives under pressure and is dedicated to advancing nursing excellence, we encourage you to apply and join our supportive healthcare community.
ABOUT MEDICAL SPECIALTIES
Medical Specialties is a 55-bed unit divided into east and west wings. We deliver exceptional medical and nursing care to a varied patient population, ranging from young adults (18+) to the elderly. Our unit primarily admits patients with acute episodes or chronic conditions that do not necessitate a more specialized unit. We treat a wide array of illnesses, including pneumonia, sepsis, gastrointestinal disorders, diabetes, cellulitis, infectious diseases, mental status changes, and substance withdrawal.
This unit is an excellent place to work, offering exposure to a broad spectrum of illnesses and a varied patient demographic. This environment will enhance your understanding of disease processes, help you master your time management skills, and strengthen your critical thinking abilities. Our positive learning atmosphere, coupled with a culture of teamwork, shared decision-making, communication, and trust, empowers us to provide outstanding patient care.
Join us and be part of a team that values continuous learning and professional growth!
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…