Travel Contract

LPN / LVN
Saint Louis, Missouri
Mercy Rehab Hospital

$1,287-1,842/week

Posted 19 hours ago

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Job info

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment type: Travel
Contract length: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 per week (full-time guaranteed)
Openings: 1
Shift: Varies. Weekend hours are Sat and Sun for days, or Fri, Sat, and Sun for nights.
Call: None

Setting: Rehabilitation hospital with 50 beds, all private rooms, on floors 1 and 2
Float scope: May float between the 2 floors only, not outside the rehab hospital
Patient ratio: 7:1
Patient population: Adults over 18
Common diagnoses: Stroke, brain injury, neuro, ortho, resp, cardiac
Equipment: IV pumps, TF pumps, bed and chair alarms
Care focus: Patients recovering from brain, stroke, or spinal cord injuries, amputations, complex orthopedic injuries, and other conditions
Amenities: Secured brain injury unit, large interdisciplinary gyms, transitional living apartment, therapeutic courtyard, and rooms for dialysis patients

Scrub color: Black
Report times: Day NT 6:30a–7p; night NT 6:30p–7a; day nurse 7a–7:30p; night nurse 7p–7:30a
Check-in: Ask for the charge nurse on arrival
Parking: Open parking in the hospital parking lot

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Saint Louis is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city for travel nurses.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Saint Louis, with options ranging from furnished apartments to corporate housing.

Transportation

Saint Louis is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system called Metrolink.

Demographics

Saint Louis has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues include heart disease and obesity.
There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

Saint Louis offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, art museums like the Saint Louis Art Museum, live music venues, sports events such as baseball games at Busch Stadium, and outdoor attractions like the Missouri Botanical Garden and Forest Park.

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