Telemetry Registered Nurse
St. Peters, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Saint Peters Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Telemetry

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

Job Description

• Position: Telemetry Registered Nurse (Tele RN)
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour night shifts (1900-0730)
• Patient Population: Adults & Geriatrics
• Patient Conditions: Stroke care, post cardiac catheterization care, step-down unit or telemetry experience with stroke patients
• Unit accepts first-time travelers
• Average Daily Census: 16 patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4-6
• Floating required between multiple nearby facilities as needed
• Every third weekend required
• Charting system: EPIC (experience required)

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• Telemetry experience required
• Background in stroke care and familiarity with NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Experience with post cardiac catheterization patients
• Step-down unit experience or telemetry experience caring for stroke patients

Certifications & Licenses Required

• Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Missouri
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA certification only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA certification only
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification (must be updated annually unless otherwise specified)
• Additional certifications may be required based on unit assignment (e.g., CPI, MAB)

Schedule & Work Environment

• Night shifts, 12 hours each
• Floating between facilities as needed
• Every third weekend required
• Light gray/silver scrub color
• Free parking available

Orientation & Training

• Some orientation may occur outside typical contract shifts
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules required (approximately 16 hours)
• Annual compliance and regulatory education required

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Government-issued ID required
• Criminal background check within 6 months of start date (including statewide and nationwide searches)
• Education verification required (highest nursing education)
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must remain valid throughout assignment
• Various state-specific background checks and registries as applicable
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing required and must be renewed annually
• Immunizations and health screenings required, including:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within required timeframes
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season

Additional Requirements

• Ability to float between multiple units/facilities
• Must complete unit-specific competency exams annually
• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Badge photo required (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)
• Adherence to facility policies including dress code, hand hygiene, fingernail policy, and confidentiality

Patient Care Focus Areas

• Adults and geriatrics with conditions including:

  • Total joint replacement
  • Neuro spine
  • General surgery
  • Wounds
  • Diabetes
  • Medical COVID care
  • Oral surgery

This position offers an opportunity to work in a short-term acute care setting with a focus on telemetry and stroke care, supporting a diverse adult and geriatric patient population. The role requires strong clinical skills, flexibility to float between units, and adherence to comprehensive compliance and certification standards.