Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Saint Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - MS/Telemetry

Location

• Saint Louis, Missouri

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Shift Details

• Night shift
• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Guaranteed minimum of 3 shifts per 13 weeks

Unit and Patient Population

• Medical-Surgical Telemetry unit
• Patient ratios: 1 nurse to 4-5 patients
• Patient diagnoses include medical surgical, post interventional, neuro overflow, surgical overflow, pre/post operative, high risk, high functioning, high turnover, and high paced unit
• Special procedures: phlebotomy
• Unit closed on Sundays; may float within service line or work in another area on Sundays

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current ACLS certification
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Competency in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience and skill in acute medicine
• Experience and skill in tube feeding procedures

Prior Travel Experience

• First-time travelers accepted (no prior travel experience required)

Licensure and Certifications

• Other certifications may be required depending on unit specifics (refer to unit descriptions)

Scheduling and Work Requirements

• Weekend requirement: every other weekend
• No on-call requirement
• No block scheduling accommodation
• Must live at least 75 miles from the facility (local radius rule)
• Floating within scope of practice to meet facility needs is expected

Compliance and Background Checks

• Government-issued ID required (e.g., driver's license)
• Criminal background check within 6 months required (7-year search including statewide, nationwide, sex offender, and international if applicable)
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required prior to start
• State-specific searches and registries required for Missouri and Illinois placements
• Fingerprinting required for Illinois long-term care or rehab assignments
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including a comprehensive panel, must be current throughout assignment

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or declination required (Tdap every 10 years)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year (2 negative PPDs or T-Spot/Q-Gold acceptable)
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity required (positive titer, vaccination, or medical statement)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (Sept 30 - April 1)
• Hepatitis B declination required (vaccination not mandatory)

Orientation and Facility Policies

• Orientation modules required through online platform unless completed in current calendar year
• Must review and sign facility policies including HIPAA, latex allergy, confidentiality, hand hygiene, fingernail, and dress code policies prior to start
• Badge photo required (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)
• Vehicle registration required for day shift workers (not applicable for night shift)
• Parking available with monthly passes (fees apply except for straight night shifts)

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred within last year)
• Unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam and unit-specific competency exams required annually
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for all new and extension candidates starting 3/31/25 or later; must be completed within 1 week of assignment
• Floating within service line expected; unit closed Sundays

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity, fast-paced telemetry unit with a supportive team environment. Candidates must be prepared to meet all licensure, certification, and compliance requirements prior to start.