Telemetry Registered Nurse
Saint Peters, MO
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse – Telemetry (Travel/Contract)

Location: Saint Peters, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Patient Population: Adults & Geriatrics
• Unit Focus: Stroke care, post cardiac catheterization care, step-down/telemetry units
• Patient Ratio: 1:4-6
• Average Daily Census: 16 patients
• Charting System: EPIC
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required
• Float Requirement: Must float between two nearby facilities as needed within service line/scope

Required Experience & Skills

• Valid Registered Nurse license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry experience, including telemetry experience within the last year
• Experience with stroke patients and post cardiac catheterization care, including familiarity with post cath care and experience with post cardiac cath patients
• Step-down unit experience
• Experience with EPIC charting system

Certifications & Licenses

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, updated annually
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued ID (Driver’s License or State 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)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including a comprehensive panel (amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, etc.)
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • 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)
• Fit mask testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually
• Facility-specific documents including HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality form, latex allergy questionnaire, hand hygiene policy, fingernail policy, dress code policy, and float attestation
• Badge photo required (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months of start)
• Completion of facility orientation modules (approximately 16 hours) through online training platform before start

Additional Requirements

• Must complete unit-specific competency exams annually
• Skills checklist required within 1 year of start, including oncology skills if applicable
• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Employment application must be submitted and uploaded for facility review

Work Environment

• Short Term Acute Care facility with 110 staffed beds
• Free parking available
• Scrub color: Navy

This position is ideal for experienced telemetry RNs with stroke and cardiac cath care background seeking a travel contract in Missouri with night shifts and a supportive acute care environment.