Travel Nephrology Telemetry RN
Saint Louis, Missouri
Christian Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – Nephrology Telemetry Nights

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Telemetry)
• Shift: Nights
• Patient Ratio: 1:5-6
• Experience Required: 2 years preferred (1-2 years mentioned, default to higher)
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: 2 shifts every other weekend

  • Day shift: every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
  • Night shift: Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday depending on rotation
• Certifications Required: BCLS and NIH Stroke Certification
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: No (local radius rule: 75 miles)
• Pending License Accepted: Yes
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week (3 shifts of 12 hours)
• Special Requirements: Experience with Peritoneal Dialysis

Facility Highlights

• Acute Care Hospital
• 233 Total Staffed Beds
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Navy
• Free Parking

Required Certifications & Verifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA only
• NIH Stroke Certification – Required for all nurses (AHA, Apex, or NIHSS accepted; must be updated annually)
• Other Certifications (as applicable by unit):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • CPI or MAB (Crisis Prevention Institute or Management of Assaultive Behavior)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) if applicable
• State License Verification: Primary source verification required (Missouri licenses verified via NURSYS)
• IV Certification: Required for LPNs/LVNs with Missouri licenses
• Competency Exams: Medication/Pharmacology competency and unit-specific competency exams required and must be updated annually

Background Checks & Compliance

• Criminal background check within 6 months of start (7-year search including statewide, nationwide, and international if applicable)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks quarterly
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required
• State-specific searches (Missouri EDL, Highway Patrol, Family Care Safety Registry) as applicable
• Fingerprinting required for assignments in Illinois long-term care or rehab units
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must include specific panels and be valid throughout assignment
• Annual compliance with facility-specific policies including HIPAA, Latex Allergy Questionnaire, Confidentiality, Hand Hygiene, Fingernail, Dress Code, and Regulatory Compliance Education

Health Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (N95) required annually; onsite testing available if needed
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray (2 negative PPDs or T-Spot/Q-Gold within 1 year)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer, vaccination, or medical exemption required
  • Hepatitis B declination required (vaccine not mandatory)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (09/30 - 04/01)

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Employment application and unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start
• Badge photo required (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)
• Completion of orientation modules through WorkRamp (approximately 16 hours) required for all RNs and LVNs

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Registered Nurse specializing in Nephrology Telemetry nights in Saint Louis, Missouri. The role requires at least 2 years of nursing experience, BCLS and NIH Stroke Certification, and the ability to work every other weekend. The position offers guaranteed 36 hours per week with a patient ratio of 1:5-6. Candidates must meet extensive background, health, and compliance requirements and be prepared to float within the facility as needed. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.