Medical-Surgical RN (Telemetry)
St Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: Medical Surgical (MS)
• Shift Options: Can sign for 36 or 48 hours per week
• Start Date: Approximately 3-4 weeks from compliance clearance
• Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty (Medical Surgical)
• First Time Traveler: Yes, first-time travelers accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-Call: Not required
• Floating: May float within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (home address must be at least 75 miles from facility)
• Pending License: Accepted
• Return to Origin (RTO) Restrictions: No more than 7 days of RTO per 13-week contract
• Guaranteed Hours: Yes

Specialty & Patient Population

• Acute medicine with patient population including diabetes, renal issues, COPD, abdominal rule outs
• Does not care for surgical patients
• Telemetry experience preferred
• Must pass Relias EKG exam; interpretation and management of dysrhythmias required

Required Certifications

• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Must have current professional nursing license (RN) valid in Missouri (pending licenses accepted)
• Relias Basic Dysrhythmia or equivalent EKG competency exam (must be completed within 1 year of start and updated annually)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued ID (e.g., driver's license or state ID)
• Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches
• Education verification of highest nursing degree
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including a comprehensive panel (amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methadone, opiates, oxycodone, PCP)
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • Tdap vaccine or declination (expires every 10 years)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Fit mask testing (N95 respirator) with annual renewal
• Various facility-specific documents including HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality form, hand hygiene policy, dress code policy, and orientation modules (approx. 16 hours) completed prior to start
• Badge photo (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months of start)

Additional Requirements

• Must complete unit-specific competency exams annually, including oncology competency if assigned to oncology unit
• References: Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Skills checklist specific to unit required within 1 year of start
• No local candidates accepted (must live at least 75 miles away)

Work Environment

• Short Term Acute Care facility
• Magnet & Teaching hospital, Level I Trauma Center
• Charting system: EPIC
• RN uniform scrub color: Navy Blue
• Weekend work required every other weekend

Notes

• Candidates must be able to pass the Relias EKG exam focused on dysrhythmia interpretation and management.
• Floating within scope is expected to meet unit needs.
• No block scheduling available.
• Pending licenses accepted to start.
• Return to origin (RTO) days limited to 7 days per 13-week contract.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

This position is ideal for a Medical Surgical RN with at least 2 years of experience, comfortable with telemetry and acute medical patients, and willing to commit to a 12-week travel contract in Missouri.