Emergency Department RN
St. Louis, MO
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN - Emergency Department (Travel)

Location:
Saint Louis, Missouri

Employment Type:
Travel Contract

Contract Length:
13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Emergency Department (ED)
• Shift: Nights (1800 - 0600)
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48 (must be specified on submission)
• Weekend Hours: As required by facility / every third weekend
• Call Requirements: None
• Number of Openings: 1

Licensure & Certifications

• Current RN License eligible for or licensed in Missouri
• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA)
  • ACLS (AHA)
  • PALS (AHA)
  • NIHSS
  • TNCC

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years experience in Emergency Department and trauma (defaulting to higher requirement)
• Must have trauma experience
• Float to similar or lower acuity units as needed

Prior travel experience: Not specified / not required

Unit Information

• Level 2 Trauma Center
• Level 1 Stroke (Comprehensive Stroke Center)
• Level 1 STEMI Center
• Number of Beds: 61
• Patient Ratios: 1:4
• EMR System: EPIC

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for all age groups including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments
• Maintain professional accountability and patient confidentiality
• Utilize nursing process consistent with Missouri Nurse Practice Act and facility standards
• Work includes care for post-trauma, surgical interventions, and medical comorbidities

Physical & Work Environment

• Stand and walk most of the shift
• Frequent bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients with assistance
• May work varying schedules and shifts based on patient care needs
• Exposure to blood and body fluids (high risk)
• Physical demands include pushing, pulling, gripping up to 50 lbs, pinching up to 15 lbs, minimal kneeling, crouching, crawling

Dress Code

• Scrub color: Black only
• No other attire accepted

Additional Notes

• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift; availability for full orientation week required
• Flexible scheduling options available (36 or 48 hours/week)
• Holiday time off requests limited to one per assignment
• Facility reserves right to retract offer within 48 hours

Facility Highlights

• Level 2 Trauma Center (only one in South County area)
• Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Level 1 STEMI Center
• Recognized for advanced heart failure care and quality achievement awards

This position is ideal for experienced ED RNs with trauma background seeking a travel assignment in a high-acuity, well-equipped trauma and stroke center.