Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Saint Louis, MO
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)
• Shift: Can sign for 36 or 48 hours per week
• Start Date: Approximately 3-4 weeks out
• Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• First Time Traveler: Yes, first-time travelers accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, floating within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: No (home address must be at least 75 miles from facility)
• Pending License Accepted: Yes
• Return to Origin (RTO) Restrictions: No more than 7 days of RTO per 13-week contract
• Guaranteed Hours: Yes

Unit & Patient Population

• Medical Surgical / Telemetry experience preferred
• Acute medicine population including diabetes, renal issues, COPD, abdominal rule outs
• Does not care for surgical patients
• Must pass Relias EKG exam (Interpretation/Management of Dysrhythmias required)

Required Certifications

• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Must have current RN license for Missouri (pending licenses accepted)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (Relias Basic Dysrhythmia or equivalent) required within 1 year of start and updated annually

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government issued ID (e.g., Driver’s License or State ID)
• Criminal Background Check (7-year search, statewide, nationwide, and international if applicable) within 6 months of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (quarterly)
• Education verification of highest nursing degree
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must include specific panels and be current throughout assignment
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray (2 negative PPDs or equivalent)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
  • Flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Fit mask testing (N95) annually, must be able to pass fit test
• Various facility-specific compliance documents including HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality form, hand hygiene, dress code, and others to be signed prior to start
• Unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists required and must be updated annually

Additional Information

• Parking available with monthly fees; no charge for straight night shifts in employee parking
• Facility uses EPIC for charting
• Magnet and Teaching hospital, Level I Trauma Center
• Short Term Acute Care facility

References & History

• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Employment application required
• Performance evaluations may be requested but not mandatory for clearance

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience
• Medical Surgical experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Summary

This is a 12-week travel contract for a Registered Nurse specializing in Medical Surgical care in Saint Louis, Missouri. The role requires at least 2 years of experience, current Missouri RN licensure (pending accepted), and certifications including BCLS and ACLS. Candidates must be able to pass a dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam and meet comprehensive background, health, and compliance requirements. The position involves a 1:6 patient ratio, floating within scope, and weekend work every other weekend. Locals within 75 miles are not eligible.

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