Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse
Saint Louis, MO
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Telemetry Nights - Cardiac Tele)

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

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Unit: Telemetry (Cardiac Tele)
• Shift: Nights
• Start Date: Not specified
• Patient Ratios: 1:5-6
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week period
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Floating within scope to meet facility needs is expected
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (local radius rule: 75 miles)
• Pending License: Accepted
• Return to Origin (RTO) Restrictions: 7 days
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week (3 shifts of 12 hours)

Required Certifications

• Mandatory:

  • BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (required for all nurses)
• Preferred:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) or MAB (Management of Assaultive Behavior) if applicable

Job Responsibilities / Special Requirements

• Telemetry monitoring and reading cardiac rhythms
• Administer cardiac medications and drips (no titration)

Facility Information

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

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

Background Checks & Verifications

• Criminal background check within 6 months (7-year search including statewide and nationwide checks)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (quarterly)
• Education verification of highest nursing degree (must be completed before start)
• State-specific searches and registries as applicable (Missouri and Illinois)
• Fingerprinting required for assignments in Illinois long-term care or rehab units

Licenses & Certifications

• Primary source verification of professional nursing license (Missouri licenses verified via NURSYS)
• IV Certification required for LPN/LVNs with Missouri licenses
• Annual renewal or as specified for certifications like NIH Stroke, CPI, ACLS, BLS

Health Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (N95 required, PAPR not available)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray (2 negative PPDs or equivalent)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (required during flu season)
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must include specific panels and be current throughout assignment

Facility-Specific Documents & Training

• HIPAA Acknowledgement (annual)
• Latex Allergy Questionnaire (annual)
• Confidentiality Form (annual)
• Regulatory Compliance Education (annual, completed via WorkRamp)
• TB Questionnaire (annual)
• Hand Hygiene, Fingernail, and Dress Code Policies (must review and sign prior to start)
• Orientation Modules (required for all RNs and LVNs, approx. 16 hours, time sensitive)
• Badge photo (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions)

Additional Notes

• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists required and must be current
• Floating within scope expected to meet facility needs
• No block scheduling available
• Locals within 75 miles not accepted for this travel position

This position offers a structured telemetry night shift role in a well-established acute care hospital with comprehensive compliance and credentialing requirements to ensure quality patient care and safety.