Travel Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
St. Louis, MO
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, Magnet & Teaching Hospital, Level I Trauma Center
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical / Telemetry
• Start Date: Approximately 3-4 weeks from compliance clearance
• Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Yes, within service line as needed
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (must live at least 75 miles away)
• Pending License: Accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Time Off Restrictions: Up to 2 time off requests allowed, max 40 hours (5 days) during contract

Unit & Clinical Responsibilities

• Care for patients waiting admission to inpatient units, starting care in the Emergency Department until beds are available
• Interpretation of dysrhythmias (must pass Relias EKG exam)
• IV insulin protocols
• Feeding tube care and management
• Pre/post hemodialysis management
• Accessing ports and blood product administration
• Central line and peripheral line care/management, including PICC line management
• Starting IVs and managing heparin protocols
• Management of cardiac drips (excluding triation, PCA, thrombolytic agents)
• Care for patients with substance withdrawal, orthopedic trauma, traction
• Oxygen therapy including nasal cannula, oxygen face masks, portable oxygen tanks
• Isolation precautions

Required Certifications

• ACLS (AHA only)
• BLS (AHA only)
• Must pass Relias Basic Dysrhythmia or equivalent EKG competency exam
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, CPI/MAB, NIH Stroke Certification) — check unit-specific requirements

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Criminal Background Check (7-year search, statewide, nationwide, and international if applicable) within 6 months of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks quarterly
• Education verification of highest nursing degree (no pending at start)
• State-specific background checks and registries as applicable
• Professional license primary source verification (Missouri licenses via NURSYS)
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including specific drug panels, must remain valid throughout assignment
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (N95) annually, with onsite options if needed
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination (required)
  • TB testing or questionnaire (2 negative PPDs or equivalent)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Facility-specific documents including HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality form, latex allergy questionnaire, hand hygiene and dress code policies, and others must be completed and signed prior to start
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology and unit-specific skills checklist required annually
• References: Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)

Additional Notes

• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Parking: Monthly passes available with fees; free parking for straight night shifts; day/night rotation requires paid pass
• Must adhere to facility policies including fingernail, dress code, and hand hygiene policies
• Floating within scope of practice may be required to meet facility needs

This position offers a structured 12-week travel contract with comprehensive support and clear compliance requirements at a major Magnet and Level I Trauma teaching hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri.