Telemetry RN – Cardiac Transitional Care Unit
Saint Louis, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Heart & Vascular Recovery (Cardiac Transitional Care) position in Saint Louis, MO, requiring 2+ years of cardiac stepdown or ICU experience and active MO or compact RN licensure.

Details

• 8-bed Heart & Vascular Recovery unit (Cardiac Transitional Care) within a Level 2 Trauma Center, Level 1 STEMI Center, and Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Cares for pre- and post-procedural cardiac patients, including cardiac cath lab, electrophysiology (EP), vascular, and STEMI post-care patients
• Day shift, 3x12s, 0700–1930
• Patient ratios on days are approximately 1:4–1:5
• Equipment includes general cardiac monitoring and EKG
• EMR: Epic (experience required)
• Every other weekend required; exact scheduling depends on staffing needs
• No on-call requirements
• Floating to a similar or lower acuity unit as needed
• 13-week assignment in Saint Louis, MO

Requirements

• Active RN license in Missouri or a compact state license eligible for Missouri endorsement
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA only — no expiring certifications within the first 30 days of assignment unless renewal is documented
• Minimum 2 years of cardiac stepdown or ICU experience
• Cardiac rhythm proficiency and ability to identify cardiac emergencies
• Valid U.S. Social Security Number required (Canadian SINs not accepted)
• No employment gaps of 90+ days within the past 12 months
• Physical demands include standing and walking most of the shift, significant bending, stooping, lifting and turning patients with assistance, and pushing/pulling/gripping up to 50 lbs

Additional Information

• Provides pre- and post-intervention nursing care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for cardiac cath lab, EP, and vascular patients
• Experience with TR bands and sheath pulling is preferred
• Coordinates patient care with ancillary departments and maintains patient confidentiality in accordance with facility standards
• Flu vaccination (or Mercy-approved exemption) is required for all travelers from November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted
• Black scrubs and closed-toe shoes required
• Up to 5 days of RTO is allowed but must be made up during the assignment
• Local candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but will be placed at a reduced bill rate
• Local candidates are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts at this facility; after that, a 1-year separation or transfer to a facility outside the 50-mile radius is required