Medical-Surgical RN
Saint Louis, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

Registered Nurse - Med Surg

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 26 weeks (approximately 6 months)
Shift: Nights (19:00 - 07:30)
Weekly Hours: 36 or 48 (flexible, must be indicated on submission)
Weekend Hours: Every other weekend as required
Call Requirements: None

Unit & Patient Information

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical, Oncology, Neuro Surgical Recovery
• Unit Beds: 30
• Patient Ratios:

  • Day Shift: 1:5-6
  • Night Shift: 1:6-7 (not guaranteed, varies by circumstance)
• Patient Types: Surgical (GI, GU, Plastics, Overflow Orthopedics)
• Equipment Used: Alaris IV pumps, Kangaroo enteral feeding pumps, wound vacs, SCD machines, PCA pumps, low air loss mattresses, remote telemetry monitors
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC

Required Qualifications

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

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments to optimize comfort and outcomes
• Maintain professional accountability and patient confidentiality
• Utilize nursing process consistent with Missouri Nurse Practice Act and professional standards
• Physical demands include standing and walking most of the shift, bending, stooping, lifting and turning patients with assistance, and exposure to blood and body fluids
• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift; availability for full orientation week required

Additional Information

• Flu vaccination is mandatory from November 1 to April 1; no declinations accepted
• Flexible scheduling options available, including blocked scheduling
• Holiday time off requests limited to one per assignment
• Emphasis on patient-focused, team-oriented personality fit

Working Conditions

• Physically demanding with requirements to push, pull, grip up to 50 lbs, pinch up to 15 lbs, kneel, crouch, and crawl minimally
• Exposure to high-risk situations involving blood and body fluids

Summary

This travel RN position offers an opportunity to work nights on a medical-surgical unit with a focus on oncology and neuro surgical recovery patients. The role requires at least one year of inpatient Med Surg experience, current Missouri RN licensure, and BLS certification. The assignment is approximately 6 months with flexible hours and no call requirements. The position demands strong clinical skills, physical stamina, and a team-oriented approach to patient care.