PCU/Med-Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Saint Joseph, MO
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse - LTACH (PCU/MS/Tele Skillset)

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with recent experience in Med-Surg (MS) and Telemetry (Tele) to care for a high-acuity patient population in a Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH) setting. Patients range from med-surg level to ventilated/intubated, including post-open heart surgery, cystic fibrosis, vent weaning, pulmonary fibrosis, and sepsis cases.

Shift Details

• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (3x12 day shifts)
• Float required
• Every third weekend required (8 weekend shifts per contract)
• Self-scheduling available
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Minimum 1 year of recent Coronary Care Unit (CCU) experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Med-Surg and Telemetry experience
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing
• State License 1 Verification
• NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP)

Facility & Patient Population Highlights

• Long-Term Acute Care setting with high-acuity patients
• Patients include post-open heart surgery, cystic fibrosis, vent weaning, pulmonary fibrosis, and sepsis from wounds
• Care involves longer hospital stays before discharge to home, rehab, or skilled nursing

Documentation & Compliance Requirements

• Background checks including national and state criminal checks, sex offender registry, and employment verifications
• Education verification (official transcript or diploma)
• Drug screening within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within last 12 months
• Immunizations/vaccinations: MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Hepatitis B, Varicella, Flu vaccine (or approved exemption)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Fit mask testing completed onsite
• Professional references (2) within last 3 years
• Skills checklist and work history verification

Testing & Competency Exams

• Basic Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (minimum 84% to pass, max 2 attempts; ICU has one attempt only)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgment
• Pass/fail testing for EKG/medication knowledge

Orientation & Training

• Agency nurse orientation quiz (minimum 84% to pass)
• Onsite AVADE training required if extending past initial contract (varies by unit)

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• The role involves working with a high-acuity patient population in a specialized LTACH environment requiring strong clinical skills in Med-Surg and Telemetry.
• Candidates must be flexible to float and work weekends as scheduled.

This opportunity is ideal for RNs with recent Med-Surg and Telemetry experience looking to work in a challenging LTACH setting with a diverse and complex patient population.