Emergency Department RN
St. Louis, Missouri
Christian Hospital

Job Opportunity: Emergency Room Registered Nurse

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

Job Details

• Shift: Days
• Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years as a Registered Nurse
• First-time Travelers: Not accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Every 3rd weekend
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: May float within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (local radius rule: 75 miles)
• Pending License: Accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week for 3-12 hour shifts
• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 233
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Navy
• Parking: Free

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - preferred
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - preferred
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) acceptable in lieu of PALS for ER

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
• 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
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) certification

Scheduling & Work Environment

• 36 hours per week, 3 shifts of 12 hours each
• Every 3rd weekend required
• Floating within scope expected
• No block scheduling available

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Government-issued ID required
• Criminal background check within 6 months (7-year search including statewide, nationwide, and international if applicable)
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Fingerprinting required for certain assignments (especially if floating to long-term care or rehab units in Illinois)
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required before start
• State-specific background checks and license verifications required
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must include specific panels and be valid throughout assignment
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Two negative TB tests or acceptable alternatives
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Annual HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality, hand hygiene, dress code, and fingernail policies must be reviewed and signed
• Completion of required orientation modules (approximately 16 hours) prior to start

Additional Requirements

• Must provide professional references (two required, supervisors preferred)
• Unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start
• Competency exams required annually, including oncology competency if applicable
• Badge photo required (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)
• Various facility-specific documents and policies must be acknowledged and signed prior to start

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not accepted for this position (first-timers not accepted)
• Floating may be required within the facility’s scope of practice
• Pending licenses are accepted, but permanent license must be obtained for extensions if applicable

This position is ideal for experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract in an acute care hospital setting with a structured schedule and comprehensive compliance requirements.