Med Surg RN
Saint Joseph, MO
HonorVet Technologies
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

ACUTE REHAB UNIT

*Traveler will be required to pass Basic EKG exam with 80% or higher - 2 attempts allowed*

Shift: 3x12 Nights - 1900-0730
Locals Accepted at Reduced Rate - *** Mile Radius
1 YR EXP
1ST TIMERS OK WITH 2 YR EXP
BSN REQ, ACLS Pref.
Certs Req: RN State License And/OR Compact State Licensure, BCLS, ACLS
Pending License OK – Must be in hand prior to start

This unit cares for patients that have been discharged from the medical center but are going to require 1 week of physical therapy/ speech therapy/ occupational therapy. The nurse will care for 1:5 patients on days, and 1:5-6 patients on nights. These patients require daily care activities. The patients can include post-surgical patients, post stroke care, chf, and any patient that needs prolonged physical therapy. Very team-based care. You will work with the physical therapy team and care management team to plan for the patients discharge upon admission. Patients occasionally will have IVs, require lab draws, but this is a non-tele unit.

Hospital Highlights
Mosaic Life Care
St. Joseph, MO
• 352 certified beds
• Level II Trauma Center
• Level II Stroke Center
• More than 60 hospital and area clinics offering urgent, primary, specialty and emergency care
• Only tertiary hospital between Kansas City and Omaha
Charting: EPIC
Parking Cost: Free

Schedule & Work Expectations
• 12-hour shifts, Monday–Sunday schedule cycle
• 3 or 4 shifts per week, depending on contract
• Every 3rd weekend required
• Holiday block required during the contract
• Weekend/holiday off requests must be pre-approved before joining the team
• Travelers must complete all organizational mandatory education
• No smoking or leaving premises during the shift

Who Thrives in This Environment
The ideal caregiver is:
• Self-motivated
• Able to perform well in a fast-paced environment
• Open-minded and comfortable working with diverse patients and caregivers
• Proactive and attentive to detail
• Receptive to feedback
• An engaged and collaborative team player

Role Responsibilities & Unique Considerations
• Must pass a telemetry test prior to starting
• Responsible for their own IV insertions and lab draws during shifts
• May be floated to any like unit within the hospital at any time
• Must check email regularly for updates
• Although the department uses self-scheduling, the schedule is created 6 weeks in advance; incoming travelers may be joining after the upcoming 6–12 weeks are already set, limiting self-scheduling opportunities

Patient Population
Common patient types include:
• Falls, weakness, AMS
• Elective total joints
• Hip/femur fractures
• Back/neck surgery patients
• Stroke/TIA
• General med-surg patients (pneumonia, wounds, COPD, etc.)

Department Mission & Purpose
The team is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care that aligns with the organization’s mission, vision, and values. This role plays an essential part in ensuring exceptional experiences for both caregivers and patients.

Training & Support
• Willing to train caregivers as needed to support growth and ensure high-quality patient care

Contract Extensions & Permanent Opportunities
• Extension opportunities: Likely if the traveler is a strong fit and open positions remain
• Conversion to permanent: Absolutely possible for the right candidate; sign-on bonuses may be available

Additional Notes for Candidates
• Consistent attendance is essential
• Unit currently expanding with 18 additional beds, creating multiple staffing needs