PCU Telemetry Registered Nurse
St. Louis, Missouri
Christian Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Telemetry

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

Job Details

• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - Days
• Patient Ratio: 1:5-6
• Shift Requirements:

  • Weekend shifts required: 2 shifts every other weekend
  • Day shift weekends: Saturday and Sunday every other weekend
  • Night shift weekends: Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday depending on rotation
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week (3 shifts of 12 hours)
• Floating: May float within scope to Telemetry unit
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (local radius rule: 75 miles)
• Pending License: Accepted

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri (pending licenses accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of Telemetry nursing experience, with Telemetry experience within the last year
• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Facility & Work Environment

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 233
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Navy
• Parking: Free

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued ID required
• Criminal background check within 6 months (including statewide and nationwide searches)
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required
• Professional license primary source verification (NURSYS for Missouri)
• Drug testing within 1 year, must include standard panels and be valid throughout assignment
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Facility-specific documents including HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality form, latex allergy questionnaire, hand hygiene, fingernail, and dress code policies must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Unit-specific competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency required annually
• Skills checklist required within 1 year of start (Oncology skills checklist if applicable)
• References: Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)

Additional Notes

• Floating within Telemetry scope may be required
• Weekend shifts are mandatory as per schedule
• No block scheduling available
• Locals within 75 miles are not accepted for this travel position
• Pending licenses are accepted to start

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of telemetry experience who is comfortable working in a fast-paced acute care setting with weekend shift requirements and is open to travel assignments.