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

RN - Med Surg

Overview

• Travel RN position in Med Surg
• Shift: Nights, 1900-0730
• Weekly guaranteed hours: 36 or 48
• Assignment length: 13 weeks
• One opening
• Auto-offer position
• Weekend hours: as required by facility/every other weekend
• Call: none
• Float scope: may be floated to other units depending on staffing needs
• Floor: IP Med Surg East
• Unit has 15 beds currently, with 15 more under construction

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Med Surg experience within the last year
• 1 year of Med Surg experience
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Driver's License
• Flu vaccination or Mercy-approved exemption required for travelers from November 1-April 1; declinations are not accepted

Preferred Qualifications

• ACLS from AHA only

Unit Details

• Patient ratios: 1:5-6 on days, 1:6-7 on nights; ratios are not guaranteed
• Patient population: Med/Surg patients
• Equipment includes Nova Meters for blood glucose, Alaris IV pump, Kangaroo pumps, and SCD machine
• EMR: EPIC

Additional Notes

• Night shift orients on day shift, and the traveler must be available the entire week for orientation
• RTO of 5 days or less must be made up on the back end
• Holiday RTO: only 1 request per assignment
• Scrub color: black
• Open-toed shoes are not allowed