ER Registered Nurse
St. Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - ER (Emergency Room)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse, Emergency Room (ER)
• Shift: Night shift, 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:00 - 6:30)
• Hours per Week: 48 hours (can sign for 36 or 48 hours per week)
• Patient Ratios: Typically 4:1, occasionally flexes to 5:1
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (Friday-Sunday block only; no weekday block schedules)
• Floating: No floating outside scope of practice
• Local Candidates: Not accepted within 75-mile radius
• Pending License: Accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: Yes
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: No more than 7 days off per 13-week contract

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Minimum 3 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience working with Level I Trauma patients
• Proficient in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Facility & Work Environment

• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, Magnet & Teaching Hospital, Level I Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 1,273
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Parking: $15/day or $70/month

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 6 months (7-year search including statewide and nationwide checks)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG quarterly checks
  • State-specific searches and registries as applicable
• Licensure Verification:

  • Primary source verification required (NURSYS for Missouri licenses)
  • Temporary licenses accepted but permanent license required for extensions
• Competency Exams:

  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (Relias Basic Dysrhythmia) required for new and extension candidates
  • Unit-specific competency exams updated annually
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Fit mask test (N95) with annual renewal
  • Immunizations and titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (with boosters or declinations as applicable)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within required timeframes
  • Tdap vaccine or declination (with exceptions for certain units)
  • Drug testing within 1 year, including specific panels
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Facility-Specific Documents:

  • HIPAA Acknowledgement, Latex Allergy Questionnaire, Confidentiality Form, Regulatory Compliance Education, Hand Hygiene Policy, Fingernail Policy, Dress Code Policy, Orientation Modules (mandatory for RNs)
  • Badge photo (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)
  • Vehicle registration form if working day shifts

Additional Requirements

• References: Two professional references required; supervisors preferred within the last year
• Skills Checklist: Unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start
• On-Call: Not required

Summary

This is a night shift travel Registered Nurse position in the Emergency Room requiring a minimum of 3 years of nursing experience (or 2-3 years with trauma and travel experience), ACLS and BLS certifications, and strong skills in dysrhythmia interpretation. The role is based in a Level I Trauma Center with a high acuity patient population and requires compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, and facility-specific policies. Prior travel experience is mandatory, and first-time travelers will not be considered. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks with guaranteed hours and weekend work every other weekend.

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