Medical Surgical Oncology Tele RN
Saint Louis, MO
Care Career
3x12 hrs, Days, Flexible
Referral Bonus

RN – Telemetry (Days) Job Breakdown

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry
Start Date: 12/14/2026
Shift: Days – 7:00 AM–7:30 PM
Schedule: 3×12-hour shifts
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week
Contract Duration: 13 weeks 
EMR: EPIC (required)
Scrubs: Navy blue
Patient Ratio: 1:5–6
Unit: 28-bed Telemetry unit
Daily Census: 14
Patient Population: Adults

Mandatory Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience.
• BLS/BCLS certification.
• NIHSS certification.
• EPIC experience.
• Active MO or compact RN license (Missouri candidates may be submitted without the license, subject to the stated licensing rules).
• Strong Telemetry experience.
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythms/dysrhythmias.
• Experience with cardiac medications and drips without titration.
• Required skills must be screened before submission.

Preferred Certifications

• ACLS.
• CPI.

Note: ACLS is preferred in the job description, but the compliance notes state that ACLS is required for all RNs at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Confirm the exact facility before determining whether ACLS is mandatory.

Required Clinical Skills

• Cardiac Telemetry and rhythm interpretation.
• Management of dysrhythmias.
• Cardiac medications and drips (no titration).
• Heparin protocols.
• Post-MI care.
• Pre/post cardiac catheterization and angiogram care.
• Post-PCI care.
• TAVR and LAA patients.
• Pre/post cardiac surgery care.
• Chest tube management.
• External pacemaker monitoring.
• Central line and PICC management.
• Peripheral IV care and IV insertion.
• Blood product administration.
• Oxygen administration, nasal cannula, BiPAP/CPAP.
• TR Band experience.

Schedule & Facility Requirements

• Day shift: 7:00 AM–7:30 PM.
• 3×12-hour shifts, 36 hours/week.
• Weekend requirement: 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week period.
• Block scheduling is not accommodated.
• No on-call requirement.
• Floating is mandatory within the service line.
• First-time travelers accepted.
• Locals are not accepted within a 75-mile radius.
• Orientation: 38 hours.
• No parking fees.
• COVID-19 vaccine: Not required.
• Flu vaccine: Required; medical/religious exemptions accepted.

RTO & Holiday Policy

• Maximum 7 days of RTO.
• More than 7 days requires manager approval.
• Holiday RTO also requires manager approval.
• All RTO must be finalized at submission.
• No additional RTO or schedule requests after submission, offer, or start.
• No RTO during the first week of the assignment.
• The requisition mentions 2 pre-approved time-off days, but the dates/details are not specified.

Submission & Compliance Requirements

• SSN and DOB required at submission.
• Two supervisor references required.
• Missouri candidates may be submitted without an active MO license, subject to licensing rules.
• Compact license must match the candidate's permanent residence; otherwise, an update and ETA confirmation are required.
• Previous BJC or Saint Luke's permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as travelers.
• Previous travelers: 18 months of service with a 3-month break required.
• Facial hair must allow proper fit testing; otherwise, the candidate must shave.
• Background issues must be disclosed before submission.
• Compliance deadline: 3:00 PM CST on Monday, November 23, 2026.
• Labs must be completed within 48–72 hours of signing.
• Modules:
  • Completed through WorkRamp.
  • Billable up to 16 hours at $20/hour.
  • Must be started within one week of signing.
  • Must be completed by Friday, November 20, 2026, to avoid a start delay.