Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Float RN
Saint Louis, MO
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – MS/Tele Float

Location

• City: Saint Louis, Missouri

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Shift Details

• Night shift
• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:45 to 7:15)
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule minimum (Saturday/Sunday), plus holiday rotation

Patient Ratios

• Days and weekends: 1:5-6
• Nights: 1:6

Job Description

• Float nurse position covering Medical-Surgical and Telemetry units
• May float to medical, surgical, oncology, neuro, renal, and cardiology units within scope
• Float assignments communicated in advance if pre-assigned; otherwise, unit assignment given up to 1 hour before shift start
• No block scheduling accommodations
• No on-call requirement

Required Qualifications

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

Scheduling and Hours

• Guaranteed minimum of 3 shifts per 13-week contract
• No more than 7 days of Return to Office (RTO) allowed per contract
• Local candidates outside a 75-mile radius are not accepted

Facility Information

• Type: Short Term Acute Care hospital
• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Free parking available

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued ID required
• Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required before start
• Professional license primary source verification (NURSYS for Missouri)
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including a comprehensive panel; must remain valid throughout assignment
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing annually (N95 respirators required)
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination (required every 10 years)
  • Two negative TB tests or acceptable alternatives within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Required facility-specific documents prior to start:

  • HIPAA Acknowledgement
  • Latex Allergy Questionnaire
  • Confidentiality Form
  • Regulatory Compliance Education (annual quiz with 80% passing score)
  • TB Questionnaire (annual)
  • Hand Hygiene Policy acknowledgment
  • Fingernail Policy acknowledgment
  • Dress Code Policy acknowledgment
  • Orientation modules completion (approximately 16 hours via online platform)
  • Badge photo (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)
• Skills checklist specific to unit required within 1 year of start (including oncology skills if assigned to oncology unit)
• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred, with specific guidance for recent graduates)

Additional Notes

• Nurses must adhere to facility policies and complete all required training and documentation timely to maintain compliance.
• Floating assignments require flexibility and ability to work across multiple specialties within the hospital.
• No on-call duties; weekend and holiday rotations are mandatory.
• Candidates must be prepared to work within the specified shift and scheduling requirements.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and nurses considering this travel nursing opportunity.