Telemetry RN
St. Louis, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 to 26 weeks (approximately 13 weeks)
Shift: Nights, 4 shifts of 12 hours each (7 PM - 7 AM)
Weekly Hours: 36 or 48 hours per week (candidate's choice)
Weekend Requirement: Every other full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) as standard
Holiday Requirement: Expected to work at least one major winter holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Day)
Time Off: Up to 5 days off per 13-week period can be automatically approved; additional time off requires approval and may need to be made up

Job Summary

Provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for adult patients on a telemetry unit. Coordinate care with ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes and comfort. Practice within the scope of nursing guidelines and state regulations.

Unit Information

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical & Telemetry Short Stay
• Patient Population: Adults only (approximately 50% medical, 50% telemetry)
• Patient Ratios: Typically 4-6 patients per nurse
• Equipment: Standard telemetry nursing equipment
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry nursing experience, including telemetry experience within the last year
• Certifications: NIHSS, BLS, ACLS
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Flu vaccination required for travel period November 1 - April 1 (exemptions require approval)
• Ability and willingness to float to other units as needed

Preferred Attributes

• Team player with strong communication skills
• Commitment to positive patient outcomes

Additional Notes

• Manager interviews all candidates within 24 hours of offer; final approval required
• Dress code: Black scrubs
• No call requirements

This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-established telemetry unit with a supportive team environment and a focus on quality patient care.