Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Saint Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical/Surgical Nights

Location: Creve Coeur, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Position Details

• Shift: Night shift
• Patient Ratios: 1:4-5
• Experience Required: Minimum 1.5 years
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required
• Certifications Required: BLS (Basic Life Support)
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Nurses will float between Medical-Surgical (MS) units within scope
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (must be outside 75 miles radius)
• Pending License: Accepted
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: 7 days
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week

Unit & Patient Population

• Medical Surgical units covering multiple floors (3100, 2100)
• Patient types include:

  • Medicine
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Urology Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Orthopedic Reconstruction (Hip and Knee Replacement/Revision)
  • Bariatric Surgery
  • General Surgery
  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Facility Highlights

• Short Term Acute Care Facility
• Total Staffed Beds: 68
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Free employee parking available

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government Issued ID: Driver’s license or state ID required
• Background Checks:

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

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only (if required by unit)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only (if applicable)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA or AAP (if applicable)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course), CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute), MAB (Management of Assaultive Behavior), NIH Stroke Certification, EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) as required by unit
  • IV Certification required for LPNs/LVNs in Missouri
• License Verification:

  • Primary source verification of professional nursing license required
  • NURSYS verification required for Missouri licenses
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
  • Unit-specific competency exams (e.g., Oncology competency for Med Surg-Oncology unit)
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Fit mask testing required annually (N95 models accepted)
  • Immunizations and titers: Tdap, TB testing (2 negative PPDs or T-Spot/Q-Gold), Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella
  • Hepatitis B declination form required (vaccination not mandatory)
  • Drug testing within 1 year of start, must include specific drug panels
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (Sept 30 - April 1)
• Facility Specific Documents:

  • HIPAA Acknowledgement (annual)
  • Latex Allergy Questionnaire (annual)
  • Confidentiality Form (annual)
  • Regulatory Compliance Education (annual, completed via WorkRamp)
  • TB Questionnaire (annual)
  • Hand Hygiene, Fingernail, Dress Code Policies (must review and sign prior to start)
  • Orientation Modules required for all RNs and LVNs (except some allied and West facilities)
  • Badge photo required (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions)

References & History

• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Employment application required
• Unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start
• Performance evaluations may be requested but not required for clearance or extensions

Additional Notes

• Nurses will cover multiple MS units with similar patient populations
• Floating between units is expected to meet facility needs
• Candidates must comply with all background checks, certifications, and health requirements prior to start
• Compliance with facility policies and completion of required education modules is mandatory for assignment clearance

This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-established acute care setting with a diverse surgical and medical patient population, supported by a comprehensive compliance and credentialing process.