Neuro Ortho MS/Telemetry RN
Saint Louis, MO
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Neuro Ortho Unit MS/Tele Nights

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

Job Details

• Unit: Neuro Ortho unit MS/Tele (Night shift)
• Start Date: Approximately 3-4 weeks from offer due to compliance tier, with biweekly starts
• Patient Ratios: 1:6
• Weekend Requirement: 2 shifts every other weekend

  • Night shift weekends can be Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday depending on rotation
• Floating: May float within scope to other units except ICU, SDU, and ED
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Local Radius Rule: 75 miles
• Pending License: Accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week (3 shifts of 12 hours)
• On-call: Not required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience, with telemetry experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Certifications & Competencies

• BCLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• NIH Stroke Certification - Required for all nurses, accepted through AHA, Apex, or NIHSS websites
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam - Required as applicable
• Unit-specific Competency Exam - Must be updated annually
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., ACLS, PALS, TNCC)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Criminal Background Check within 6 months of start (7-year search including statewide and nationwide checks)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks quarterly
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required before start
• Fingerprinting required for certain Illinois assignments (not applicable here)
• State-specific searches and registries as applicable
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must include standard panels and be valid throughout assignment
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination (expires every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as required
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Fit mask testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually

Work Environment

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

Additional Notes

• Weekend shifts are required every other weekend
• Floating may be required but excludes ICU, SDU, and ED units
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific policies including dress code, hand hygiene, and confidentiality agreements
• References: Two professional references required, preferably supervisors within the last year
• Employment application and unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start
• No on-call duties

This position is ideal for RNs with at least 2 years of experience in neuro or orthopedic nursing who are comfortable working night shifts and meeting weekend requirements in a fast-paced acute care setting. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.