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Perfusionist
Saint Louis, Missouri
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

$5,272/week
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Job Opportunity: Perfusionist

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (5 days per week, 8 hours per day; 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)
Hours per Week: 40


Job Description

  • Must have experience working in a Level 1 teaching hospital.
  • Call responsibility is required.

Required Qualifications

  • Valid Perfusionist license in Missouri.
  • Minimum 2 years of Perfusionist experience, including experience within the last year.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

  • Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
  • Background checks and state-specific registry checks as required by Missouri regulations.
  • Completion and signing of confidentiality, security agreements, and standards of ethical conduct.
  • Completion of post-start orientation checklists.
  • Completion of required online training modules, including any specialty-specific training.
  • Submission of a passport-style photo for badge issuance.
  • Completion of respirator fit test form and submission of fit test record.
  • Timely submission of all required documentation to avoid risk of removal from assignment.

Additional Notes

  • Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
  • Candidates must be willing to comply with all health and safety protocols, including mask fit testing.
  • Candidates with pending Missouri licenses may be considered.
  • Modules and training must be updated annually as required.
  • Some exemptions (flu, COVID) must be approved by the agency and documented on facility-specific forms.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity, academic hospital setting with a defined day shift schedule and a 13-week contract length.

Facility

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

3.6rating(88 reviews)

6 nurses recommend working with SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 326 beds
ADDRESS3635 Vista At Grand BoulevardSaint Louis, MO 63110
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About Saint Louis, MO

As a Travel Perfusionists 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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