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LPN/LVN Rehab
Saint Louis, Missouri
Mercy Rehab Hospital

$1,287-1,842/week

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LPN/LVN Rehab

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri (South County area) Employment type: Travel Contract length: 13 weeks Hours: 36 per week (full-time guarantee) Shift: Varies Weekend hours: Sat and Sun for days; Fri, Sat, and Sun for nights Call requirements: None Openings: 1

Facility and Unit

Rehabilitation hospital with 50 beds, all private rooms
Works on Floors 1 and 2
Patient ratio: 7:1
Patient population: adults over 18
Common diagnoses and care: stroke, brain injury, neuro, orthopedic, respiratory, and cardiac; patients recovering from brain, stroke, or spinal cord injuries, amputations, and complex orthopedic injuries
Equipment: IV pumps, TF pumps, bed and chair alarms, and similar equipment
Amenities include a secured brain injury unit, large interdisciplinary gyms, a transitional living apartment, and a therapeutic courtyard
Float scope: among the 2 floors only, not outside the rehab hospital

Required Qualifications

Valid LPN / LVN license in Missouri
LPN / LVN with 2 years of experience
LPN / LVN experience within the last year
Basic Life Support (BLS)
IV Certification
Experience in a rehabilitation setting
Med Surg experience
Experience with Epic

Other Details

Epic EHR experience is required by the facility (software familiarity, not a credential)
Facility influenza vaccination policy: staff must receive the vaccine or have an approved exemption. Exempt staff must wear a mask (or N95 when required) from November 1 through March 31, or later if community data indicates. Exemptions require a completed facility exemption form and email approval.
Scrub color: black
Report time: day shift 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; night shift 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
Ask for the charge nurse upon arrival
Parking is available in the hospital parking lot
Submission requires a cover sheet along with the resume, skills checklist, and license

About Saint Louis, MO

As a Travel Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational 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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