Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse
St. Louis, Missouri
Christian Hospital

Job Opportunity: Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Cardiac Telemetry)
• Shift: Nights
• Patient Ratio: 1:5-6
• Weekend Requirement: 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week period
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week (3 shifts of 12 hours)
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Local Radius Rule: 75 miles (locals not accepted)
• Pending License: Accepted
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: 7 days

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry experience, including telemetry experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience reading telemetry rhythms
• Experience with cardiac medications and drips
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Facility & Work Environment

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

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Criminal background check (7-year search, including statewide and nationwide checks)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG quarterly checks
• Education verification of highest nursing degree
• Professional license primary source verification (Missouri RN license verifiable on NURSYS)
• Unit-specific competency exams (updated annually)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (N95 required, annual renewal)
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Negative TB test or equivalent within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
  • Drug testing within 1 year, including specific drug panels
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Facility-specific documents including HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality form, latex allergy questionnaire, hand hygiene, fingernail, and dress code policies
• Completion of BJC orientation modules (approximately 16 hours) through WorkRamp, required for all RNs and LVNs

Additional Notes

• No on-call requirement
• Badge photo required (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)
• References: Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Skills checklist required within 1 year of start, including oncology skills if applicable
• No local candidates accepted within 75 miles radius

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with cardiac telemetry experience seeking a travel contract in an acute care hospital setting with night shifts and weekend requirements. The role requires strong telemetry skills, cardiac medication knowledge, and compliance with extensive credentialing and health documentation.