Acute Dialysis RN
Saint Louis, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

Registered Nurse - Dialysis (Travel)

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Acute Dialysis
• Shift: Days (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7am – 7pm)
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Call Requirements: One night per week (7pm – 7am)
• Weekend Hours: Only if needed (7am – 7pm)
• Number of Openings: 2
• Float Requirements: As needed, to similar or lower acuity units

Unit Information

• Unit Type: 6-bay dialysis unit; also provides care in ICU and bedside for isolation patients
• Patient Ratios:

  • Dialysis unit: 1:2 or 1:3 depending on acuity
  • Bedside: 1:1
• Equipment: TABLO dialysis machines, Baxter Home Choice for peritoneal dialysis
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of dialysis experience, including experience within the last year

Preferred Qualifications

• ACLS certification from AHA

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for all age groups
• Utilize nursing process to care for patients post-trauma, surgical interventions, and with medical comorbidities
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments to optimize comfort and outcomes
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality
• Maintain professional accountability and evaluate care effectiveness of other caregivers
• Perform duties consistent with nursing practice guidelines and state nurse practice act

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk most of the shift
• Frequent bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients with assistance
• May work varying schedules and shifts based on patient care needs
• Exposure to blood and body fluids considered high risk
• Physical demands include pushing, pulling, gripping up to 50 lbs, pinching up to 15 lbs, minimal kneeling, crouching, and crawling

Additional Information

• Flu vaccination required for all travelers from November 1 through April 1; declinations not accepted
• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift; availability for full orientation week required
• Dress code: Black scrubs; no long embellished nails or unacceptable attire

Facility Highlights

• Level 2 Trauma Center
• Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Level 1 STEMI Center
• Advanced Certification in Heart Failure with Gold Seal of Approval
• American Heart Association’s Heart Failure Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award

Community Highlights

• Located near major attractions such as the Gateway Arch, Six Flags St. Louis, and professional sports teams
• Rich local culture with numerous breweries, entertainment districts, and renowned food scene

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified as required for this position.