Medical-Surgical Oncology Registered Nurse
St. Louis, Missouri
Christian Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Specialty: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Oncology Nights
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: Medical Surgical Oncology (Night Shift)
• Patient Ratios: 1:5-6
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: 2 shifts every other weekend

  • Day shift: Saturday and Sunday every other weekend
  • Night shift: Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday depending on rotation
• Certifications Required:

  • BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
  • Fire Safety
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Yes, 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 (3 shifts of 12 hours)
• Special Requirements:

  • EPIC charting experience required
  • Experience with Medical/Surgical/Oncology patients

Facility Type

• Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 233
• Charting System: EPIC (experience required)
• Scrub Color: Navy
• Parking: Free

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Criminal Background Check (within 6 months) including:

  • Statewide searches
  • MO State Highway Patrol Check
  • Nationwide and international searches if applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG quarterly checks
• Education Verification (highest nursing education)
• Professional License Verification (Primary source verification required)
• NURSYS Verification for Missouri licenses
• Drug Testing (within 1 year, must include specific panels)
• Physical Exam (within 1 year)
• Fit Mask Testing (annual, N95 required; onsite testing available)
• Immunizations and Health Requirements:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination (required)
  • Negative TB test or equivalent (2 negative PPDs or T-Spot/Q-Gold within 1 year)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination
  • Hepatitis B declination form required (not vaccine)
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved exemption (required during flu season)
• Background checks and state-specific searches as required for Missouri
• Competency Exams:

  • Unit-specific competency exam including Oncology competency exam
  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam
• Skills Checklist: Oncology/Outpatient Oncology/Infusion Center skills checklist required
• References: Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Employment Application: Required and must be uploaded
• Facility-specific documents including:

  • HIPAA Acknowledgement
  • Latex Allergy Questionnaire
  • Confidentiality Form
  • Regulatory Compliance Education (annual, via WorkRamp)
  • TB Questionnaire (annual)
  • Hand Hygiene, Fingernail, Dress Code Policies (must review and sign)
  • Orientation Modules (required for all RNs and LVNs, approx. 16 hours)

Certifications Summary

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• NIH Stroke Certification (required for all nurses)
• Fire Safety Certification
• Additional certifications may be required based on unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, MAB, CPI)

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required for this position.
• Floating within scope is expected to meet facility needs.
• Pending licenses are accepted, allowing for flexibility in credentialing.
• Candidates must be prepared to complete all required compliance and orientation modules prior to start.
• This is a night shift position with weekend requirements every other weekend.

This position is ideal for Registered Nurses with at least 2 years of experience in Medical Surgical Oncology who are comfortable working nights and weekends, have EPIC experience, and meet the certification and compliance requirements listed above.