Telemetry Registered Nurse
Saint Peters, MO
Bestica
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

3254215

 

🩺 Registered Nurse – Telemetry

📍 Saint Peters, MO
⏳ Duration: 13 Weeks 

🌟 Job Overview

• Telemetry RN role in a short-term acute care hospital
• Caring for cardiac, stroke, and medical-surgical patients
• Unit handles CHF, CVA, COPD, post-cath, and stroke care patients
• First-time travelers accepted (with required experience) 

🕒 Schedule

• Shift: Night 3x12 (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Weekend: Every 3rd weekend
• Float: Required (MS & ICU – lower acuity patients)
• Scheduling Type: Self-scheduling 

👩‍⚕️ Patient & Unit Details

• Ratios: 1:4 (can go up to 1:6 based on census)
• Daily Census: ~29 patients
• Patient Population: Adults & Geriatrics
• Common Cases:
  • CHF, Stroke (CVA), COPD
  • Post cardiac cath & post-MI
  • Neuro/spine & general surgery patients 

✅ Requirements

• Minimum 2 years Telemetry experience (Required)
• Certifications:
  • BLS (Required)
  • ACLS (Required)
  • NIHSS (Required)
• Epic charting experience (Required)
• Experience with:
  • Telemetry monitoring & dysrhythmia interpretation
  • Stroke care & post-cath patients
  • Cardiac drips (titration preferred) 

🛠️ Key Skills

• Cardiac monitoring & dysrhythmia management
• IV therapy & central/PICC line care
• Respiratory support (BiPAP, HFNC, trach care)
• Heparin & insulin protocols
• Emergency response / rapid response teams 

🏥 Facility Highlights

• 110-bed acute care hospital
• Epic EMR system
• Free parking
• Strong support services (IV team, RT, pharmacy, etc.)
• May float between facilities 

⚠️ Important Notes

• Travel experience NOT required
• Must have strong Tele + stroke care background
• Floating is mandatory
• Orientation may occur outside scheduled shifts
• 🚫 No local candidates accepted within 75-mile radius