Travel Nurse RN - School Nurse - in Poplar Bluff, MO

Registered Nurse (RN) | School Nurse

Location: Poplar Bluff, MO
Agency: Adelphi Healthcare
Pay: $40 per hour
Contract Duration: 1 Year
Start Date: ASAP

Travel Nurse Source  is working with Adelphi Healthcare to find a qualified School Nurse RN in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, 63901! Adelphi is seeking Registered Nurses (RN) to provide 1-on-1 school-based nursing support for students with severe disabilities at a school facility in Southeast Missouri. The ideal candidate will deliver care in accordance with each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Individual Health Plan (IHP).

Job Quick Facts

• Reference #: BD-1163-01
• Profession:
  Nursing
• Specialty: 1:1 School-Based Nurse (RN)
• Location:
  
  Southeast Missouri
• Facility Type:
  School
• Coverage Type:
  On-Site (travel on school bus with student required)
• Job Type: Temporary Contract
• Contract Duration:
  Through July 31, 2026 (or per school calendar)
• Schedule:
  
  Monday to Friday, within school hours; nurse travels with student on school transportation daily
• Start Date:
  
  July 6, 2026
• Length of assignment: 3 weeks
• Compensation: $40 per hour

Requirements

• Active Missouri Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Minimum of 1 year of pediatric, school, or developmental-disability experience preferred.
• Must pass Family Care Safety Registry and FBI fingerprint background checks.
• Maintain professional liability insurance meeting state requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate within an educational team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct 1:1 nursing care to a student during the school day and while traveling to and from home.
• Deliver medical services as outlined in the student’s IEP and IHP.
• Administer medications, monitor vital signs, and respond promptly to emergency medical needs.
• Ensure continuous coverage by coordinating substitute nursing services during absences, as required by the school.
• Maintain detailed documentation of all care, treatments, and communication per school and state requirements.
• Attend periodic orientation or training sessions as requested by the school to maintain procedural and policy compliance.
• Collaborate closely with teachers, administrators, and multidisciplinary staff to support student health and participation.
• Provide services that follow the school calendar and daily instructional schedule.
• Perform all duties on-site; telehealth or remote work is not permitted.
• Maintain confidentiality under FERPA and HIPAA, and comply with all state mandated-reporting laws.
• Uphold all state nursing regulations and professional standards of conduct.