Medical-Surgical Telemetry Float RN
St. Louis, Missouri
Missouri Baptist Medical Center

Registered Nurse – MS/Telemetry Float

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

Job Details

• Shift: Night, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:45 – 7:15)
• Patient Ratios:

  • Days and weekends: 1:5-6
  • Nights: 1:6
• Float Assignments: Nurses will float within scope to medical, surgical, oncology, neuro, renal, and cardiology units.
• Weekend Requirement: Minimum 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule (every other weekend), plus holiday rotation.
• Guaranteed Hours: Minimum 3 shifts per 13-week contract.
• Local Radius Rule: No locals accepted within 75 miles.
• Pending License: Accepted.
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: No more than 7 days of RTO per 13-week contract.
• Special Equipment: Use of lift devices, ceiling lifts, and bladder scanner (training provided).
• Charting System: EPIC
• Parking: Free parking available
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri (pending licenses accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience, with at least 1 year of recent experience in Med Surg / Telemetry
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• IV start certification

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 6 months (7-year search including statewide and nationwide).
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG quarterly checks.
  • Education verification of highest nursing degree.
  • State-specific searches and highway patrol checks as applicable.
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start.
  • Fit mask test (N95 respirators) with annual renewal.
  • Immunizations or proof of immunity for:

    • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (or declination)
    • TB testing (2 negative PPDs or equivalent within 1 year)
    • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (positive titer, vaccines, or declination)
  • Drug testing within 1 year, including specific panels (amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, etc.).
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (09/30 - 04/01).
• Facility-Specific Documents:

  • HIPAA Acknowledgement (annual)
  • Latex Allergy Questionnaire (annual)
  • Confidentiality Form (annual)
  • Regulatory Compliance Education and Quiz (annual, 80% passing score)
  • TB Questionnaire (annual)
  • Hand Hygiene and Fingernail Policies (signed prior to start)
  • Dress Code Policy (signed prior to start)
  • Orientation Modules (approximately 16 hours, required for all RNs)
  • Badge photo (head and shoulders, white background, taken within 6 months)

Additional Requirements

• References: Two professional references required; supervisors preferred within the last year.
• Skills Checklist: Unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start; oncology skills checklist required for Med Surg-Oncology unit.
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required.
  • Unit-specific competency exam required annually; oncology competency exam required for oncology unit.
• On-Call: Not required.
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated.
• Floating Process:

  • Pre-assigned units communicated with timeframe.
  • Float pool nurses receive unit assignment up to 1 hour before shift start via recorded line.

This position offers a dynamic float role across multiple medical specialties with a supportive environment and comprehensive compliance requirements to ensure quality patient care.