Telemetry RN
Saint Louis, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position on a 7 East Medical Admit Unit, working night shifts (4x12s) with a minimum of 2 years of telemetry experience required.

Details

• Located on the 7 East Medical Admit Unit of an acute care hospital in St. Louis, MO
• Patient population is 50% medical and 50% telemetry, adults only
• Patient ratios are estimated at 4-6:1
• Standard telemetry unit nursing equipment utilized
• EMR: Epic
• Night shift schedule, 4x12s (19:00–07:00)
• 13-week contract with the possibility of extension up to 26 weeks
• Every other full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) required unless otherwise approved
• Float to similar or lower acuity units as needed
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active RN license — must meet eligibility requirements for licensure in Missouri or hold a current MO or compact RN license
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment unless documented renewal is scheduled
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry (tele) experience required
• Valid U.S. Social Security Number required — Canadian SINs are not accepted

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include direct patient care activities such as assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for adult patients
• Coordinates patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes
• Night shift orientation takes place on day shift — candidate must be available the entire orientation week
• Black scrubs required
• Flu vaccination (or a Mercy-approved exemption) is required for all travelers from November 1 through April 1 — declinations are not accepted
• Up to 5 days of RTO allowed per 13-week period; any time off must be made up during the assignment
• Candidates should expect to work at least one major winter holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's Day)
• Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but subject to a reduced bill rate
• No gaps in employment of 90 or more days within the past 12 months
• A manager interview will be conducted within 24 hours of offer — all offers are subject to final manager approval