Neuroscience Med-Surg RN
St. Louis, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

Travel RN - Neuro Surgery

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Specialty: Med Surg / Neuroscience
Employment Type: Travel

Position Details

• Role: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Unit: Medical Surgical Unit (Neurosurgical)
• Shift: Night (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 48 (36 or 48 hours available upon request)
• Weekend Hours: As needed; standard expectation of every other full weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
• Call Requirements: None
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (range 13-26 weeks)
• Requested Time Off: Up to 5 days per 13-week period can be automatically approved; additional time off requires leader approval and may need to be made up
• Holidays: Expected to work at least one major winter holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Day)

Required Qualifications

• Years of Experience: Minimum 1 year inpatient acute care in Med Surg and Neuroscience
• Certifications: BLS and NIHSS required
• Skills:

  • Willingness to occasionally serve as Charge Nurse
  • Float within scope as needed
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:5-6
• EMR System: EPIC
• Equipment: FIT test required on site

Unit & Patient Population

• Focus on care of patients with neurological diagnoses including stroke, seizures, multiple sclerosis (MS), back/head/spinal issues, and neurosurgery procedures
• Patient care involves coordination with other departments and maintaining patient rights and confidentiality

Dress Code

• Scrub Color: Black

Additional Notes

• This position requires professional accountability for patient care and evaluation of care effectiveness by other caregivers
• The unit treats neuro-surgical patients and expects nurses to be adaptable and collaborative

Summary

This travel RN position in Saint Louis offers an opportunity to work in a specialized neuro-surgical medical-surgical unit with a focus on neurological patient care. The role requires at least 1 year of acute inpatient Med Surg and Neuro experience, relevant certifications, and the ability to work night shifts with weekend and holiday coverage. Candidates should be prepared for occasional charge responsibilities and float duties within their scope.