Medical-Surgical RN
Saint Louis, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

Job Opportunity: RN - Med Surg (Travel)

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Contract Length: 26 weeks

Position Overview

• Role: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Specialty: Medical-Surgical (Med Surg), Oncology, Neuro Surgical Recovery
• Shift: Nights (19:00 - 07:30)
• Weekly Hours: 36 or 48 (must be specified on submission)
• Weekend Hours: Every other weekend as required
• Call Requirements: None
• Number of Openings: 2

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg experience in an inpatient setting within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Unit & Patient Information

• Unit Type: General Surgery (GI, GU, Plastics, Overflow Orthopedics)
• Number of Beds: 30
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:6-7 on night shift (not guaranteed)
• Equipment: Alaris IV pumps, Kangaroo enteral feeding pumps, wound vacs, SCD machines, PCA pumps, low air loss mattresses, remote telemetry monitors
• EMR System: EPIC

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments
• Utilize nursing process for patients post trauma, surgical interventions, and medical comorbidities
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality
• Float to other units as needed based on staffing

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk most of the shift
• Frequent bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients with assistance
• Ability to push, pull, grip up to 50 lbs., pinch up to 15 lbs., kneel, crouch, and crawl minimally
• Exposure to blood and body fluids
• Flexible scheduling may be required

Additional Information

• Flu vaccination required for all travelers from November 1 to April 1 (no declinations accepted)
• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift; availability for full orientation week required
• Dress code: Black scrubs (Mercy M Wear) only

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Patient-focused and team player
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced surgical unit environment

This position is an auto-offer and contingent upon facility approval.