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Registered Nurse - LTACH (PCU/MS/Tele Skillset)

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with recent experience in Med-Surg (MS) and Telemetry (Tele) to care for a high-acuity patient population in a Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH) setting. Patients range from med-surg level to ventilated/intubated, including post-open heart surgery, cystic fibrosis, vent weaning, pulmonary fibrosis, and sepsis cases.

Shift Details

3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (3x12 day shifts)
Float required
Every third weekend required (8 weekend shifts per contract)
Self-scheduling available
Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5

Requirements/Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
Minimum 1 year of recent Coronary Care Unit (CCU) experience within the last year
ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Med-Surg and Telemetry experience
Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing
State License 1 Verification
NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP)

Facility & Patient Population Highlights

Long-Term Acute Care setting with high-acuity patients
Patients include post-open heart surgery, cystic fibrosis, vent weaning, pulmonary fibrosis, and sepsis from wounds
Care involves longer hospital stays before discharge to home, rehab, or skilled nursing

Documentation & Compliance Requirements

Background checks including national and state criminal checks, sex offender registry, and employment verifications
Education verification (official transcript or diploma)
Drug screening within 30 days of start
Physical exam within last 12 months
Immunizations/vaccinations: MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Hepatitis B, Varicella, Flu vaccine (or approved exemption)
Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year, updated annually
Fit mask testing completed onsite
Professional references (2) within last 3 years
Skills checklist and work history verification

Testing & Competency Exams

Basic Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (minimum 84% to pass, max 2 attempts; ICU has one attempt only)
Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgment
Pass/fail testing for EKG/medication knowledge

Orientation & Training

Agency nurse orientation quiz (minimum 84% to pass)
Onsite AVADE training required if extending past initial contract (varies by unit)

Notes

Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
The role involves working with a high-acuity patient population in a specialized LTACH environment requiring strong clinical skills in Med-Surg and Telemetry.
Candidates must be flexible to float and work weekends as scheduled.

This opportunity is ideal for RNs with recent Med-Surg and Telemetry experience looking to work in a challenging LTACH setting with a diverse and complex patient population.