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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – MS/Telemetry Float

Location

• City: Saint Louis, Missouri

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Float nurse position covering Medical-Surgical and Telemetry units.
• Float to medical, surgical, oncology, neuro, renal, and cardiology units as needed.
• Float assignments may be pre-assigned or given on shift day via recorded line.
• Ratios: 1:5-6 (Days and weekends), 1:6 (Nights).
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:45 to 7:15).
• Weekend requirement: Minimum 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule (every other weekend), plus holiday rotation.
• Guaranteed minimum of 3 shifts per 13-week contract.
• No on-call requirement.
• No block scheduling.
• Local candidates within 75-mile radius not accepted.
• Pending license accepted.
• Return to Office (RTO) restriction: No more than 7 days off per 13-week contract.

Required Qualifications

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

Facility Information

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

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Fit mask testing (N95 respirators) required and must be renewed annually.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documented immunity for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (Tdap every 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year of start (2-step PPD or equivalent).
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Sept 30 - Apr 1).
• Drug screening within 1 year of start, covering a comprehensive panel including amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, and others; must remain valid throughout assignment.

Background and Compliance Checks

• 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.
• State-specific searches and registries as applicable.
• Fingerprinting required for assignments in Illinois long-term care or rehab units.
• Missouri Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR) registration required for certain positions.
• HIPAA acknowledgment, confidentiality, latex allergy questionnaire, hand hygiene, fingernail, and dress code policies must be reviewed and signed prior to start.
• Regulatory compliance education and orientation modules must be completed annually via online platform.

Documentation Required Before Start

• Government-issued ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Professional license verification (NURSYS for Missouri).
• Employment application.
• Unit-specific skills checklist within 1 year.
• Two professional references (supervisors preferred; specific requirements for RNFAs).
• Badge photo (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months).
• Various facility-specific forms and acknowledgments (e.g., HIPAA, confidentiality, latex allergy).

Additional Notes

• Nurses will float within their scope of practice.
• Training provided for specialized equipment use.
• Candidates must adhere to facility policies or risk removal from shifts.
• No vehicle registration required for this facility.
• No on-call duties.
• No block scheduling accommodations.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs comfortable with floating across multiple medical units, including telemetry, and who meet the certification and compliance requirements listed.