Medical-Surgical Telemetry Float RN
Saint Louis, Missouri
Missouri Baptist Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele Float)

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

Job Description

• Role: RN – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Float
• Start Date: Approximately 3-4 weeks from compliance completion
• Patient Ratios:

  • Days and weekends: 1:5-6
  • Nights: 1:6
• Required Experience: Minimum 2 years as a Registered Nurse
• First-time travelers accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule minimum (Saturday/Sunday), plus holiday rotation
• Certifications Required:

  • BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • IV Start
  • Telemetry
• Certifications Preferred: NIH Stroke Certification
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs

  • Units include medical, surgical, oncology, neuro, renal, and cardiology
  • Float pool workers receive unit assignment up to 1 hour before shift start
• Block scheduling: Not accommodated
• Local candidates: Not accepted (75-mile radius rule)
• Pending License: Accepted
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: No more than 7 days off per 13-week contract
• Guaranteed Hours: Yes, minimum 3 shifts per 13 weeks
• Special Requirements: Use of lift devices (training provided), ceiling lifts, bladder scanner

Facility Highlights

• Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Parking: Free

Required Credentials & Compliance

• Government-issued ID (e.g., Driver’s License or State ID)
• Criminal Background Check (within 6 months) including statewide, nationwide, and international if applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (quarterly)
• Education Verification (highest nursing education)
• Professional License Verification (Primary source verification via NURSYS for Missouri licenses)
• Drug Testing (within 1 year, must include specific panels)
• Physical Exam (within 1 year)
• Fit Mask Test (annual, specific N95 models required)
• Immunizations and Health Requirements:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination (expires every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (2 negative PPDs or T-Spot/Q-Gold within 1 year)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer, vaccination, or medical exemption required
  • Hepatitis B declination required (not vaccination)
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination or medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
• Background checks and state-specific searches as required for Missouri and Illinois placements
• Fingerprinting required for Illinois long-term care or rehab units

Certifications (Must Have)

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• IV Certification
• Telemetry Certification
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, CPI/MAB, EFM)

Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (must meet passing score)
• Unit-specific Competency Exam (updated annually)
• Oncology competency exam required for Med Surg-Oncology unit

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Floating across multiple units including medical, surgical, oncology, neuro, renal, and cardiology
• Weekend shifts and holiday rotations required
• No block scheduling available
• Must adhere to facility policies including dress code, hand hygiene, fingernail policy, and HIPAA compliance

Additional Requirements

• Skills Checklist (unit-specific, including oncology if applicable) within 1 year of start
• Employment Application required
• References: Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Various facility-specific documents and acknowledgments (e.g., HIPAA, confidentiality, latex allergy questionnaire) must be completed prior to start
• Orientation modules (approx. 16 hours) required for all RNs, completed through online platform

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract RN position in Saint Louis, Missouri, requiring at least 2 years of RN experience. The role involves floating across multiple medical units with a focus on medical-surgical and telemetry patients. Weekend and holiday shifts are mandatory. Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, IV start, and telemetry. Pending licenses are accepted, but local candidates within 75 miles are not. Compliance with extensive background checks, immunizations, and facility-specific policies is mandatory.

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