RN Jobs in Columbia, MO

Registered Nurses (RN) play a pivotal role in the nursing industry, providing critical care and support to patients across a variety of healthcare settings. These professionals are responsible for assessing patient conditions, recording medical histories, administering treatments, performing diagnostic tests, and educating patients on their illnesses or injuries. RNs are also essential in implementing and evaluating patient care plans, communicating with healthcare teams, and advocating for patient rights. They may specialize in various areas such as critical care, pediatrics, or geriatrics.

Before becoming a RN, a person may have roles such as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or a Medical Assistant (MA). These positions provide valuable experience and insight into the nursing profession. To become a RN, individuals must earn a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in nursing. They must then pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) to become licensed. Additional certifications and skills RNs should have include Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Critical thinking, communication, empathy, and attention to detail are also vital skills for this role.

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RN

  • Columbia, MO
  • 23 days ago
  • Columbia, MO
  • 23 days ago

Encompass Health offers a transformative journey where your expertise as a Registered Nurse becomes an integral part of patients' recoveries....

Registered Nurse

  • New Bloomfield, MO (14 miles from Columbia, MO)
  • 23 days ago
  • New Bloomfield, MO (14 miles from Columbia, MO)
  • 23 days ago

Encompass Health offers a transformative journey where your expertise as a Registered Nurse becomes an integral part of patients' recoveries....

Travel Nursing-RN, Float Pool

  • Columbia, MO
  • 7 days ago
  • Columbia, MO
  • 7 days ago

Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Pool Join our team as a versatile Registered Nurse (RN) in the Float Pool, where you will provide nursing care across various units within a healthcare facility, ensuring...

Travel Nursing-RN, MS

  • Columbia, MO
  • 12 days ago
  • Columbia, MO
  • 12 days ago

Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical-Surgical (MS) Join our team as a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Medical-Surgical (MS) nursing....

Travel Nursing-RN, ICU

  • Columbia, MO
  • 12 days ago
  • Columbia, MO
  • 12 days ago

Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Join our team as a skilled Registered Nurse (RN) in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where you will provide life-saving care to critically ill patients...

Travel Nursing-RN, TELE

  • Columbia, MO
  • 12 days ago
  • Columbia, MO
  • 12 days ago

Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry Join our team as a skilled Registered Nurse (RN) in the Telemetry Unit, where you will provide specialized care to patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring....

Travel Nursing-RN, ENDO

  • Columbia, MO
  • 7 days ago
  • Columbia, MO
  • 7 days ago

Registered Nurse (RN) - ENDO An Endoscopy Registered Nurse provides care for patients undergoing gastrointestinal procedures such as colonoscopies and endoscopies....

Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit - Registered Nurse

  • Columbia, MO
  • 9 days ago
  • Columbia, MO
  • 9 days ago

Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel nursing experience by enabling nurses to apply directly to jobs without the...

Medical Surgical Unit - Registered Nurse

  • Columbia, MO
  • 16 days ago
  • Columbia, MO
  • 16 days ago

Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel nursing experience by enabling nurses to apply directly to jobs without the...

Registered Nurse Catheterization Laboratory

  • Columbia, MO
  • 28 days ago
  • Columbia, MO
  • 28 days ago

We are seeking a Registered Nurse-Catheterization Laboratory for a travel assignment in Columbia Missouri....

Travel Nurse

  • Columbia, MO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbia, MO
  • 30+ days ago

We are seeking a Registered Nurse-Medical Surgical / Telemetry for a travel assignment in Columbia Missouri....

Registered Nurse Medical Surgical / Telemetry

  • Columbia, MO
  • 45+ days ago
  • Columbia, MO
  • 45+ days ago

We are seeking a Registered Nurse-Medical Surgical / Telemetry for a travel assignment in Columbia Missouri....

Travel Nurse - Medical Surgical - Telemetry RN $2860/wk

  • Columbia, MO
  • 45+ days ago
  • Columbia, MO
  • 45+ days ago

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum one year of RN experience One yearMedical Surgical - Telemetry experience within the last two years as an RN Have an active RN license or be willing to obtain a Registered Nurse...

Travel Nurse - Endoscopy RN $2160/wk

  • Columbia, MO
  • 11 days ago
  • Columbia, MO
  • 11 days ago

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum one year of RN experience One yearEndoscopy experience within the last two years as an RN Have an active RN license or be willing to obtain a Registered Nurse license in MO RN...

Travel Nurse - Medical ICU (MICU) RN $2756/wk

  • Columbia, MO
  • 12 days ago
  • Columbia, MO
  • 12 days ago

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum one year of RN experience One yearMedical ICU (MICU) experience within the last two years as an RN Have an active RN license or be willing to obtain a Registered Nurse license...

Demographic Data for Columbia, MO

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Salary for RN Jobs in Columbia, MO

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

RNs in Columbia, MO offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
39.7%
Associate's Degree
24.2%
Master's Degree
16.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.6%
High School or GED
6.7%
Doctorate Degree
2.6%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by RNs in Columbia, MO
1-2 years
34.5%
None
19.4%
Less than 1 year
18.4%
4-6 years
13.4%
6-8 years
12.9%
2-4 years
1.4%


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