Nephrology Telemetry Registered Nurse
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
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week (3 shifts of 12 hours)
• Weekend Requirement: 2 shifts every other weekend (Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday for night shift)
• Floating: Floating within scope to meet facility needs is required
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Local Radius Rule: 75 miles (locals not accepted)
• Pending License: Accepted
• On-call: Not required
• Special Requirements: Experience with Peritoneal Dialysis

Required Experience

• Years of Experience: 2 years preferred (1-2 years minimum)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required; first-time travelers accepted

Required Certifications

• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification (required for all nurses)
• Additional certifications may be required based on unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM) – verify with unit specifics

Licensure

• Must hold a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Missouri
• Pending licenses accepted
• Primary source verification required (NURSYS for Missouri)

Facility & Work Environment

• Acute Care Hospital with 233 staffed beds
• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrub color: Navy
• Parking: Free

Schedule & Work Conditions

• Night shift with weekend rotation every other weekend
• Floating within scope of practice as needed
• No block scheduling available

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Government-issued ID required
• Criminal background check within 6 months (7-year search including statewide, nationwide, and international if applicable)
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required
• Fingerprinting required for assignments in Illinois long-term care or rehab units (not applicable here)
• Drug testing within 1 year, must include specific panels and be valid throughout assignment
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing required annually (N95 respirators)
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap (or declination)
  • Negative TB test or equivalent within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• HIPAA acknowledgment, confidentiality, hand hygiene, dress code, and other facility policies must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Regulatory compliance education and orientation modules required annually via WorkRamp

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists required annually
• MO Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR) results required for certain clinical roles
• Various state-specific background checks and registries as applicable

Notes

• First-time travel nurses are accepted for this position
• Floating may be required within the facility to meet patient care needs
• Weekend shifts are mandatory every other weekend
• Pending licenses are accepted, but must be approved

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with telemetry experience who is comfortable working nights, weekends, and floating within an acute care setting, with a preference for those familiar with nephrology and peritoneal dialysis.