Registered Nurse - Med Surg
Saint Louis, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

Registered Nurse - Med Surg

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (19:00 - 07:30)
Weekly Hours: 36 or 48 (must be specified on submission)
Weekend Hours: Every other weekend as required
Call Requirements: None

Job Description

• Provide direct patient care for Med/Surg patients, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Utilize the nursing process to deliver patient care for all age groups.
• Coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize care and comfort.
• Maintain professional accountability and confidentiality of patient information.
• May be floated to other units depending on staffing needs.
• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift; availability for the entire orientation week is required.
• Must comply with flu vaccination requirements from November 1 to April 1 (no declinations accepted).

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Med Surg
• Number of Beds: 15 (with 15 additional beds under construction)
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:6-7 on nights (ratios not guaranteed)
• Equipment Used: Nova Meters (blood glucose), Alaris IV pump, Kangaroo pumps, SCD machine
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg nursing experience in an inpatient setting within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing and walking during shifts
• Physical demands include bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients with assistance
• Ability to push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs; pinch up to 15 lbs; minimal kneeling, crouching, and crawling
• Exposure to blood and body fluids is a high-risk factor
• May require working varying schedules and shifts based on patient care needs

Additional Information

• Scrub color: Black (no open-toed shoes or other unacceptable attire)
• Flexible scheduling options available (36 or 48 hours/week)
• Holiday time off requests limited to one per assignment
• Must be a team player willing to provide care to a diverse patient population

This position requires a dedicated RN with Med Surg experience who is adaptable, professional, and committed to high-quality patient care in a fast-paced hospital environment.