Neuro Med-Surg Registered Nurse
Saint Louis, MO
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Neuro Med Surg Nights)

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

Job Details

• Unit: Neuro Med Surg (Night Shift)
• Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week (12-hour shifts)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: 2 shifts every other weekend (Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday for night shift)
• Floating: Floating within scope to other units allowed except ICU, SDU, and ED
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (local radius rule: 75 miles)
• Pending License: Accepted
• On-call: Not required

Experience & Certifications

• Required Specialty Experience: Minimum 2 years preferred
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-timers accepted)
• Required Certifications:

  • BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (required for all nurses)
• Additional Certifications (may be required depending on unit):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
  • CPI or MAB (Crisis Prevention Institute or Management of Assaultive Behavior)
  • IV Certification (for LPN/LVN if applicable)

Facility & Work Environment

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

Compliance & Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 6 months (7-year search including statewide, nationwide, and international if applicable)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG quarterly checks
  • State-specific searches (Missouri and Illinois)
  • Education verification required before start
• Licensing:

  • Primary source verification of professional license required (Missouri licenses verified via NURSYS)
  • Temporary licenses accepted but permanent license required for extensions
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Fit mask testing (N95 required, annual renewal)
  • Immunizations and titers: Tdap, TB test or equivalent, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (with specific unit exemptions)
  • Drug testing within 1 year, must remain valid throughout assignment
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
  • Unit-specific competency exams (e.g., Oncology for Med Surg-Oncology unit)
• Facility Specific Documents:

  • HIPAA Acknowledgement, Latex Allergy Questionnaire, Confidentiality Form, Regulatory Compliance Education, Hep B Declination, TB Questionnaire, Hand Hygiene Policy, Fingernail Policy, Dress Code Policy, Orientation Modules (mandatory for RNs and LVNs)
  • Badge photo required (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)

Additional Notes

• References: Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Performance Evaluations: May be requested upon completion of assignment
• Employment Application: Required and must be uploaded for facility review
• Skills Checklist: Unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start

This position offers a structured night shift schedule in a well-established acute care hospital with a focus on neuro medical-surgical nursing. It is suitable for RNs with at least 2 years of experience who hold required certifications and are comfortable floating within scope to other units (excluding ICU, SDU, and ED). First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.