Telemetry Registered Nurse
Saint Peters, MO
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse (Tele RN) - Saint Peters, Missouri

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule: Weekend Block Days (Fri/Sat/Sun or Sat/Sun/Mon)
• Float Requirement: Must float between Progress West and St. Peters facilities as needed
• Average Daily Census: 16 patients
• Patient Ratio: 1:4-6
• Charting System: EPIC (experience required)
• Required Certifications: NIH Stroke Certification, ACLS, BCLS
• Experience: Minimum 2 years required
• Travelers: First-time travelers accepted

Patient Population & Unit Types

• Adults & Geriatrics
• Total joint replacement
• Neuro spine
• General surgery
• Wounds
• Diabetic care
• Medical COVID
• Oral surgery (starting mid-July)

Facility Information

• Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Total Staffed Beds: 110
• Scrub Color: Light gray/silver
• Orientation: Some initial orientation occurs on weekdays due to limited weekend classes
• Parking: Free parking available

Required Credentials & Compliance

• Identification: Government-issued ID required
• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 6 months (7-year search including statewide, nationwide, sex offender, and international if applicable)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG quarterly checks
  • Fingerprinting required for assignments involving Illinois long-term care or rehab units
• Education Verification: Highest nursing education must be verified before start
• State-Specific Checks: Missouri and Illinois state exclusion lists, highway patrol, family care safety registry as applicable
• Professional License: Primary source verification required; Missouri licenses verified via NURSYS
• IV Certification: Required for LPNs/LVNs in Missouri
• References: Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - per unit requirements
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - per unit requirements
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - per unit requirements
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - if applicable
• MAB (Management of Assaultive Behavior) - if applicable
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - if applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification (annual update required)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (N95) with specific models required; onsite testing available if needed
• Tdap vaccine or declination (expires every 10 years)
• TB testing: Two negative PPDs or T-Spot/Q-Gold within 1 year; yearly TB questionnaire required
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer, vaccination, or medical exemption required; some units do not allow exemptions
• Drug testing within 1 year, must include specific panels and be valid throughout assignment
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (09/30 - 04/01)

Facility-Specific Documents & Policies

• HIPAA Acknowledgement (annual)
• Latex Allergy Questionnaire (annual)
• Confidentiality Form (annual)
• Regulatory Compliance Education (annual, must score 80% or higher)
• Hepatitis B Declination (annual)
• SSN & DOB Confirmation
• TB Questionnaire (annual)
• Hand Hygiene Policy acknowledgment
• Fingernail Policy acknowledgment
• Dress Code Policy acknowledgment
• Float Attestation (acknowledging willingness to float to multiple facilities)
• Orientation Modules (approximately 16 hours, required for all RNs and LVNs unless recently completed)
• Badge photo required (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared for some orientation on weekdays.
• Free parking is provided.
• The unit accepts first-time travel nurses.
• Floating between facilities is mandatory.

This position is ideal for experienced Telemetry RNs with EPIC experience and required certifications, looking for a weekend block schedule in a short-term acute care setting with a diverse adult and geriatric patient population.