PCU Telemetry Registered Nurse
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

Unit and Shift Details

• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Nights, operates more like a telemetry unit
• Shift: Night, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week (3 shifts of 12 hours)
• Weekend Requirement: 2 shifts every other weekend (Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday depending on rotation)

Patient Ratios

• Nurse to patient ratio: 1:5-6

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse
• First-time travelers accepted
• Prior travel experience is not required

Licensure and Certifications

• Must hold an active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Missouri (pending licenses accepted)
• Required Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (required for all nurses)
• Additional certifications may be required based on unit specifics (e.g., Telemetry-related certifications)

Job Responsibilities and Expectations

• Floating within scope to meet facility needs on Telemetry units
• No on-call requirement
• Not open to block scheduling
• Locals within 75 miles radius are not accepted

Facility Information

• Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 233
• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrub color: Navy
• Free parking available

Compliance and Documentation 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
• Professional license primary source verification (NURSYS for Missouri)
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must include specific panels and be current throughout assignment
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually; onsite testing available if needed
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within required timeframes
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Annual completion of facility-specific regulatory compliance education and HIPAA acknowledgement
• Completion of facility orientation modules (approximately 16 hours) through online training platform
• Badge photo required (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)
• Adherence to facility policies including hand hygiene, fingernail, and dress code policies

References and History

• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start
• Employment application must be submitted and uploaded for facility review

Requirements/Qualifications

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