Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Saint Louis, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

Registered Nurse - Med Surg

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

Job Summary

Provide direct patient care on a Medical-Surgical unit during day shifts (17:00 - 09:30). Care for Med/Surg patients in a 15-bed unit with potential expansion. May be floated to other units as needed.

Schedule & Hours

• Shift: Days
• Weekly Hours: 36 or 48 (must be specified on submission)
• Weekend Hours: As required, typically every other weekend
• Call: None
• Orientation for night shift occurs on day shift; availability for full week orientation required

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Medical-Surgical nursing experience in an inpatient setting within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Unit & Patient Care Information

• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:5-6 on days (not guaranteed)
• Equipment used includes Nova Meters (blood glucose), Alaris IV pumps, Kangaroo pumps, and SCD machines
• Electronic Medical Record system: EPIC
• Provides care for diverse patient population with medical comorbidities, post-trauma, and surgical interventions

Job Responsibilities

• Utilize nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality
• Adhere to professional accountability and facility standards
• May involve physical demands such as standing, walking, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs), and exposure to blood/body fluids

Additional Requirements

• Flu vaccination required (November 1 - April 1), no declinations accepted
• Dress code: Black scrubs; no open-toed shoes or unacceptable attire

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Frequent standing and walking
• Bending, stooping, lifting, turning patients with assistance
• Exposure to blood and body fluids
• Physical ability to push, pull, grip, kneel, crouch, and crawl as needed

Personality Fit

• Team player willing to provide care to a diverse patient population

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified as required for this position.