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Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Saint Joseph, Missouri
Shift: 3x12 hour nights (1900-0730)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Experience & Education Requirements

Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience (highest required)
BSN preferred
Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Licensure & Certifications

RN State License and/or Compact State Licensure required
Pending license acceptable if obtained prior to start
Required Certifications:
- BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only (RQI acceptable)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only (RQI acceptable)
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - Required for Emergency Department RNs prior to start; ICU RNs only if assignment exceeds 1 year
- NIH Stroke Certification - Required annually for Acute Hospital RN in specified units
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) - Required if extending past initial contract or for specific units (Emergency Dept., Mental Health)
Primary source verification required for certifications and state license within 30 days of start
NURSYS verification required

Facility & Work Environment

352 certified beds
Level II Trauma Center and Level II Stroke Center
Uses EPIC for charting
Free parking available
Locals accepted at reduced rate within 50-mile radius

Required Documentation & Compliance

Background checks including:
- National Criminal Check
- State and County Searches (10 years)
- SSN Trace
- National Sex Offender Check
- EPLS/GSA/SAM
- HHS/OIG
Education verification (official transcript or diploma with graduation date)
Missouri-specific EDL search within 30 days of start
Physical exam within last 12 months (not required annually)
Fit mask testing completed onsite
Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year, updated annually; additional requirements if positive TB
Immunizations or proof of immunity (2 doses or positive titer or declination accepted) for:
- Rubeola (Measles)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Hepatitis B (vaccination series, titer, or declination)
- Varicella
Drug screen within 30 days of start (not required annually)
Seasonal flu vaccination required or agency-approved medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)
References: 2 professional references within 3 years
Employment application, skills checklist, and work history verification required
Facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreement, code of conduct, orientation quiz, and arrhythmia study guide must be completed

Testing & Competency Exams

Basic Dysrhythmia (EKG) exam required for all acute hospital RNs and LPNs; must score 84% or higher with up to 2 attempts (ICU only 1 attempt)
Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
Pass/fail testing for EKG/medication required for acute hospital staff
Remediation process in place for failed attempts (except ICU)

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a Level II Trauma and Stroke Center with a supportive environment and comprehensive credentialing and compliance requirements.