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Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Telemetry

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

Job Description

Work schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour night shifts (1900-0730)
Patient population: Adults & Geriatrics, including stroke patients, post cardiac catheterization care, step-down unit, and telemetry patients
Experience with stroke care, telemetry, and post cardiac cath patients required
Float between multiple nearby facilities as needed
Average daily census: 16 patients
Weekend requirement: Every third weekend
Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4-6
Charting system: EPIC (experience required)
Unit specialties include: total joint replacement, neuro spine, general surgery, wounds, diabetic care, medical COVID, oral surgery

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse license in Missouri
Minimum 2 years of telemetry experience, including experience within the last year
Experience with stroke care and stepdown units
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
Experience with EPIC charting system

Certifications & Compliance Requirements

ACLS (AHA only)
BLS (AHA only)
NIH Stroke Certification (must be updated annually unless otherwise noted)
Background checks including criminal, state-specific, and federal screenings (updated regularly)
Education verification of highest nursing degree
Physical exam within 1 year of start
Drug testing within 1 year of start, must remain valid throughout assignment
Fit mask testing (N95) with annual renewal
Immunizations and/or titers for:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required every 10 years)
- TB screening (2 negative PPDs or equivalent within 1 year)
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (positive titer, vaccination, or medical exemption)
Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
Compliance with facility-specific policies including hand hygiene, dress code, and confidentiality
Completion of orientation modules and facility-required training prior to start

Additional Information

Some orientation may occur outside of typical shift hours
Free parking available
Candidates must provide government-issued ID and professional license verification
References: Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
Skills checklist and competency exams required, including unit-specific competencies
Candidates must sign float attestation acknowledging willingness to float between facilities

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Registered Nurse with telemetry experience in Saint Peters, Missouri. The role requires night shifts, telemetry and stroke care expertise, and multiple certifications including ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS. The position offers exposure to a variety of adult and geriatric patient populations in a short-term acute care setting with EPIC charting. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.