Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Float RN
Saint Joseph, MO
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Saint Joseph, Missouri
Shift: 3x12 hour nights (1900-0730)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Experience & Education Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience (highest required)
• BSN preferred
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Licensure & Certifications

• RN State License and/or Compact State Licensure required
• Pending license acceptable if obtained prior to start
• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only (RQI acceptable)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only (RQI acceptable)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - Required for Emergency Department RNs prior to start; ICU RNs only if assignment exceeds 1 year
  • NIH Stroke Certification - Required annually for Acute Hospital RN in specified units
  • Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) - Required if extending past initial contract or for specific units (Emergency Dept., Mental Health)
• Primary source verification required for certifications and state license within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification required

Facility & Work Environment

• 352 certified beds
• Level II Trauma Center and Level II Stroke Center
• Uses EPIC for charting
• Free parking available
• Locals accepted at reduced rate within 50-mile radius

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background checks including:

  • National Criminal Check
  • State and County Searches (10 years)
  • SSN Trace
  • National Sex Offender Check
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM
  • HHS/OIG
• Education verification (official transcript or diploma with graduation date)
• Missouri-specific EDL search within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within last 12 months (not required annually)
• Fit mask testing completed onsite
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year, updated annually; additional requirements if positive TB
• Immunizations or proof of immunity (2 doses or positive titer or declination accepted) for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination series, titer, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug screen within 30 days of start (not required annually)
• Seasonal flu vaccination required or agency-approved medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years
• Employment application, skills checklist, and work history verification required
• Facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreement, code of conduct, orientation quiz, and arrhythmia study guide must be completed

Testing & Competency Exams

• Basic Dysrhythmia (EKG) exam required for all acute hospital RNs and LPNs; must score 84% or higher with up to 2 attempts (ICU only 1 attempt)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Pass/fail testing for EKG/medication required for acute hospital staff
• Remediation process in place for failed attempts (except ICU)

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a Level II Trauma and Stroke Center with a supportive environment and comprehensive credentialing and compliance requirements.