Telemetry Registered Nurse
Saint Louis, Missouri
Christian Hospital

Registered Nurse - Telemetry Nights

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

Job Details

• Unit: Telemetry (Nights)
• Patient Ratio: 1:5-6
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week period
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Floating within scope to meet facility needs is required
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Local Radius Rule: 75 miles (locals not accepted)
• Pending License: Accepted
• Return to Orientation (RTO) Restrictions: 7 days
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week (3 shifts of 12 hours)
• Special Requirements:

  • Telemetry skills including reading rhythms
  • Cardiac medications and drips (no titration)
  • No artificial or nail enhancements
  • No Crocs with holes
  • Blue uniform required
  • Must work weekends and holidays

Facility Information

• Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 233
• Scrub Color: Navy
• Charting System: EPIC
• Parking: Free

Required Certifications

• Required:

  • BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (required for all nurses)
• Preferred:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) or MAB (Management of Assaultive Behavior) if applicable

Licensure & Verification

• Missouri RN license required (NURSYS verification mandatory)
• Pending licenses accepted
• IV Certification required for LPN/LVN if applicable
• Primary source verification of professional license required

Background Checks & Compliance

• Criminal background check within 6 months (7-year search including statewide and nationwide)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required quarterly
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required before start
• State-specific searches and registries as applicable
• Fingerprinting required for Illinois long-term care or rehab assignments (not applicable here)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually
• Tdap vaccine or declination required (every 10 years)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year (2-step PPD or equivalent)
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination required
• Drug testing within 1 year, must include specific panels and be current throughout assignment
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (Sept-April)
• Hepatitis B declination required (not mandatory to vaccinate)

Competency & Skills

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required
• Unit-specific competency exam required annually (Oncology comp exam if applicable)
• Unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start

Facility Policies & Documents

• HIPAA Acknowledgement, Confidentiality Form, Latex Allergy Questionnaire, Hand Hygiene Policy, Fingernail Policy, Dress Code Policy must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Badge photo required (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions)
• Regulatory Compliance Education completed and passed prior to start (annual renewal)
• References: Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)

Additional Notes

• No artificial nails or nail enhancements allowed
• Uniform color: Blue
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays
• Floating within scope expected to meet facility needs

This position offers a structured telemetry night shift role in an acute care hospital setting with a focus on cardiac care and rhythm monitoring. It requires solid telemetry experience, adherence to strict health and compliance standards, and flexibility to work weekends and holidays.