RN - Med Surg
Saint Louis, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

Registered Nurse (Med Surg) - Travel Assignment

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Weekly Hours: 36 or 48 (flexible, must be indicated on submission)
Weekend Hours: Every other weekend as required
Call Requirements: None

Job Summary

• Provide direct patient care for medical-surgical, oncology, and neuro-surgical recovery patients.
• Utilize the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments to optimize comfort and outcomes.
• Maintain professional accountability and patient confidentiality.
• May float to other units based on staffing needs.

Unit Information

• Unit Type: General Surgery (GI, GU, Plastics, Overflow Orthopedics)
• Number of Beds: 30
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:6-7 on night shift (not guaranteed)
• 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: EPIC

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Minimum 1 year of medical-surgical nursing experience within the last year
• Experience in an inpatient setting
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Driver's License

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk most of the shift; frequent bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients with assistance
• Ability to push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs., pinch up to 15 lbs., and perform minimal kneeling, crouching, and crawling
• Exposure to blood and body fluids is a high-risk factor
• Must be able to work varying schedules and shifts as needed

Additional Requirements

• Flu vaccination is mandatory from November 1 through April 1; no declinations accepted
• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift; availability for the entire orientation week is required
• Flexible scheduling options available, including blocked scheduling and holiday time off requests (limited to one per assignment)

Desired Attributes

• Patient-focused and team-oriented personality

Overview of Patient Population

• Surgical patients including gastrointestinal, genitourinary, plastics, and orthopedic overflow cases

Dress Code

• Scrubs: Black, Mercy M Wear
• No other scrub colors or attire permitted

This position requires adherence to professional nursing standards, facility policies, and state nursing practice acts.