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Med Surg RN
St. Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

$1,974-2,701/week

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Medical Surgical

Overview

Travel/Contract RN role in Saint Louis, Missouri
13-week contract
Night shift: 4x12 hours, 19:00–7:30
Can sign for 36 or 48 hours per week
Ratios: 1:4–6
Start date: 3–4 weeks out per compliance tier
Every other weekend required
On-call not required
Block scheduling not accepted
Locals not accepted; home address must be at least 75 miles from the facility
Pending license accepted
Guaranteed hours

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Missouri
Med Surg experience with 2 years of experience
Med Surg experience within the last year
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association
NIHSS
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Government-issued ID
Background check
EPLS/GSA/SAM search
HHS/OIG search
Education verification
Missouri state-specific search
Missouri Highway Patrol check
Physical exam within 1 year of start
Fit mask
Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
Negative TB or chest X-ray
Rubeola (Measles)
Mumps
Rubella
Varicella
Drug testing
Flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
Two professional references
Employment application
Unit-specific skills checklist
Unit-specific competency exam
Medication test/pharmacology competency exam, as applicable
Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam for RNs in this specialty
HIPAA acknowledgement
Latex allergy questionnaire
Confidentiality form
Regulatory compliance education
Hep B declination
SSN & DOB confirmation
TB questionnaire
Hand hygiene policy acknowledgement
Fingernail policy acknowledgement
Dress code policy acknowledgement
Orientation modules for RNs
Vehicle registration for day shifts

Preferred

Supervisors within the last year are preferred as references

Unit Details

RN/MS Neuro
11300 Neurosurgery unit specializes in pre- and post-operative cranial and spinal surgery patients
Secondary choice for general neurology and stroke patients
Commonly maintains intermittently drained lumbar and surgical drains
Does not take drips requiring titration except Heparin
Does not take trached/total laryngectomy patients, EVDs, fresh TPA administration, or arterial lines

Additional Notes

Can float within scope to meet facility needs
Scrub color: Navy Blue
Charting: EPIC
Monthly parking passes are available at additional cost

Facility

Barnes-Jewish Hospital

4.2rating(156 reviews)

15 nurses recommend working with Barnes-Jewish Hospital

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Cardiac Cath Lab (RN)

Staff Position

3.0rating

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Short Term Acute Care
1,394 beds

ADDRESSOne Barnes-Jewish Hospital PlazaSaint Louis, MO 63110

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About Saint Louis, MO

As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Saint Louis, MO here's what you should know:

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

Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 23°F.

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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