Med-Surg Oncology Telemetry RN
Saint Louis, MO
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Oncology Nights

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: Medical Surgical Oncology (Nights)
• Patient Ratio: 1:5-6
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: 2 shifts every other weekend

  • Day shift: every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
  • Night shift: either Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday depending on rotation
• Certifications Required:

  • BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
  • Fire Safety
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (local radius rule: 75 miles)
• Pending License: Accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week (3 shifts of 12 hours)
• Special Requirements:

  • EPIC charting experience required
  • Experience with Medical/Surgical/Oncology patients

Facility Highlights

• Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 233
• Charting System: EPIC (experience required)
• Parking: Free
• Scrub Color: Navy

Required Documentation & Compliance

Licensure & Background

• Primary source verification of professional nursing license (Missouri licenses verified via NURSYS)
• Criminal background check within 6 months, including:

  • Statewide searches
  • MO State Highway Patrol check
  • Nationwide and international searches if applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG quarterly checks
• Education verification of highest nursing degree (no pending at start)
• Fingerprinting required for Illinois long-term care or rehab float assignments (not required for Missouri)

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• NIH Stroke Certification (required for all nurses)
• Fire Safety Certification
• Other certifications as applicable per unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, CPI/MAB if applicable)

Competencies

• Unit-specific competency exam including Oncology competency exam (must be updated annually)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable

Health Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (N95 required, annual renewal)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap (or Td for renewals)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray (2 negative PPDs or T-Spot/Q-Gold within 1 year)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Flu vaccination or approved exemption (required during flu season)
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must include specific drug panels

Facility-Specific Documents

• HIPAA Acknowledgement (annual)
• Latex Allergy Questionnaire (annual)
• Confidentiality Form (annual)
• Regulatory Compliance Education (annual, must score 80% or higher)
• Hepatitis B declination form (annual)
• TB Questionnaire (annual)
• Hand Hygiene Policy acknowledgment
• Fingernail Policy acknowledgment
• Dress Code Policy acknowledgment
• Badge photo (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions)

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Employment application must be completed and uploaded
• Unit-specific skills checklist within 1 year of start (Oncology skills required)

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Registered Nurse on the Medical Surgical Oncology night shift in Saint Louis, MO. The role requires at least 2 years of experience, EPIC charting proficiency, and certifications including BCLS, NIH Stroke, and Fire Safety. Weekend shifts are required every other weekend. The position does not accept local candidates within 75 miles and allows pending licenses. Compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, and facility-specific documentation is mandatory.

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