Telemetry Registered Nurse
Saint Louis, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry

Location

• Saint Louis, Missouri

Job Type

• Travel assignment

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 48 guaranteed hours per week
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
• Expected to work at least one major winter holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Day)
• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift; availability for the entire orientation week is required

Unit Information

• Medical-Surgical Telemetry unit (7E Tele)
• Patient population: approximately 50% medical and 50% telemetry adult patients
• Patient-to-nurse ratio: approximately 4-6:1
• Equipment: standard nursing equipment for telemetry unit
• Electronic Medical Record system: EPIC

Job Description

• Provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for adult patients
• Coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize outcomes and comfort
• Practice within the scope of nursing and according to Missouri Nurse Practice Act and facility standards
• Float to similar or lower acuity units as needed

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry nursing experience, including telemetry experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Valid Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

• Team player with strong communication skills
• Commitment to positive patient outcomes

Additional Information

• Flu vaccination is mandatory for all travelers from November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted
• Dress code: black scrubs
• Up to 5 days of requested time off per 13-week assignment can be automatically approved; additional time off requires leader approval and may need to be made up
• All offers are subject to final manager approval after interview within 24 hours of offer

This position offers an opportunity to work in a nationally recognized hospital with a strong reputation for safety and quality care.