Telemetry RN
Saint Louis, MO
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Telemetry (Night Shift)

Location

• Saint Louis, Missouri

Employment Type

• Travel / Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Night shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week
• Weekend requirement: 2 shifts every other weekend (Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday depending on rotation)

Unit and Patient Care

• PCU (Progressive Care Unit) Nights
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5-6
• Facility type: Acute Care Hospital
• Total staffed beds: 233
• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrub color: Navy
• Parking: Free

Required Experience and Qualifications

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

Required Certifications

• Additional certifications may be required based on unit specifics (refer to unit descriptions)

Compliance and Background Requirements

• Government-issued ID required (e.g., driver's license)
• 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
• State-specific searches and checks as applicable (Missouri Highway Patrol, MO EDL, MO FCSR)
• 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 (N95 respirators) required and must be renewed annually; onsite fit testing available if needed
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • Tdap vaccine or declination (expires every 10 years)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (Sept 30 - Apr 1)
• HIPAA Acknowledgement, Latex Allergy Questionnaire, Confidentiality Form, Hand Hygiene Policy, Fingernail Policy, Dress Code Policy, and Regulatory Compliance Education must be completed and signed prior to start; annual renewal required
• Badge photo required (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)

Additional Requirements

• Unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists required; oncology competency required if assigned to Med Surg-Oncology unit
• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred within last year)
• Employment application must be submitted and uploaded for facility review
• No on-call required
• No block scheduling available

Notes

• Locals within 75 miles are not accepted for this travel contract
• Floating to Telemetry unit may be required within scope of practice
• Weekend shifts are part of the schedule and must be worked as assigned

This position is ideal for Registered Nurses with at least 2 years of experience who are comfortable working night shifts in a progressive care telemetry setting and meet the outlined certification and compliance requirements.