Telemetry Registered Nurse
Saint Louis, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

Job Opportunity: RN - Telemetry (Travel)

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (3 months)
Shift: Nights (3 shifts of 12 hours, 7pm - 7am)
Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 (option for 48 hours per week upon request)
Weekend Requirements: Every other full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) required unless otherwise approved
Holiday Requirements: Expected to work at least one major winter holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Day)
Time Off: Up to 5 days off per 13-week contract automatically approved; additional time off requires leader approval and may need to be made up

Specialty & Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical & Telemetry Short Stay
• Required Experience: Minimum 2+ years of telemetry nursing experience (higher value between 1+ and 2+ years applied)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications Required

• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

Unit & Patient Information

• Unit: Med Surg / Telemetry (Floor 7E)
• Patient Population: Adults only, approximately 50% medical and 50% telemetry patients
• Patient Ratios: Typically 4-6 patients per nurse
• Equipment: Standard telemetry nursing equipment
• EMR System: EPIC

Job Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care activities including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for all adult age groups
• Coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient care and comfort
• Function within the scope of nursing practice consistent with Missouri Nurse Practice Act and facility standards
• Float to other units as needed/customary

Work Environment & Culture

• Team-oriented with a focus on positive patient outcomes
• Strong communication skills required
• Dress code: Black scrubs required

Additional Notes

• Flu vaccination required for all travelers from November 1 to April 1; exemptions must be client approved
• Manager interviews all candidates within 24 hours of offer; final approval subject to manager

This position offers an opportunity to work in a nationally recognized hospital with a strong reputation for quality care in a vibrant city setting.