Neuro Medical-Surgical RN
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
• Schedule:

  • Weekend requirement: 2 shifts every other weekend
  • Night shift weekends can be Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday depending on rotation
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week (3 shifts of 12 hours)
• Floating: May float within scope to any unit except ICU, SDU, and ED
• Local Radius Rule: 75 miles
• Pending License Accepted: Yes
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• On-call: No
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: No

Required Qualifications

• License: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Missouri
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of nursing experience preferred
• 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) if applicable
• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 6 months
  • State and nationwide searches as required
  • Education verification of highest nursing degree
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam
  • Unit-specific competency exam (e.g., Oncology for Med Surg-Oncology Unit)
• Physical & Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Fit mask testing (N95) annually
  • Required immunizations and/or titers: Tdap, TB screening, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella
  • Drug testing within 1 year of start, must include specific panels
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season

Additional Compliance & Facility Requirements

• Documentation:

  • Government-issued ID (Driver’s license or state ID)
  • Photo for badge (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)
  • HIPAA Acknowledgement, Confidentiality Form, Latex Allergy Questionnaire, Hand Hygiene Policy, Dress Code Policy signed prior to start
  • Regulatory Compliance Education completed annually
  • Background and state-specific checks as required by Missouri and Illinois regulations
• References: Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Skills Checklist: Unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start
• Orientation: Completion of facility-specific orientation modules (approx. 16 hours) through online platform required for all RNs

Notes

• Floating may be required but excludes ICU, Step-Down Unit, and Emergency Department.
• Weekend shifts are mandatory every other weekend.
• Locals within 75 miles are not accepted for this travel position.
• Pending licenses are accepted to start.
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.

This position offers an opportunity to work in an acute care hospital setting with a focus on neurological medical-surgical nursing during night shifts. The role requires strong clinical skills, flexibility to float within certain units, and adherence to comprehensive compliance and certification standards.