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Job Opportunity: Emergency Room Registered Nurse

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

Job Details

Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (5:45 AM - 6:15 PM)
Weekly Hours: 36 hours
Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 4 patients
Weekend Requirement: Every 3rd weekend (day shift: every other weekend Saturday and Sunday)
Float: No floating outside scope of practice
Block Schedule: Not accommodated
Local Radius Rule: Candidates must be outside a 75-mile radius (no locals accepted)
Pending License: Accepted

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
Minimum 2 years of experience in Emergency Department (ED), with at least some experience within the last year
Current ACLS certification
Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
Current ENPC or PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Additional Information

Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital with 233 staffed beds
Charting System: EPIC
Parking: Free
Scrub Color: Navy
On-Call: Not required
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week for 3 shifts of 12 hours each

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for an experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurse in Saint Louis, Missouri. The role requires a minimum of 2 years ER nursing experience, multiple current certifications including ACLS, BLS, and PALS, and compliance with extensive background, health, and facility-specific requirements. The position offers day shifts with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio and requires weekend coverage every third weekend. Candidates must be outside a 75-mile local radius and have a valid Missouri RN license or pending license accepted.

Note: Prior travel experience is not required for this position.

Facility

Christian Hospital

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Med Surg / Telemetry (RN)

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Short Term Acute Care
460 beds

ADDRESS11133 Dunn RoadSaint Louis, MO 63136

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About Saint Louis, MO

As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Saint Louis, MO here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Saint Louis is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city for travel nurses.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 23°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Saint Louis, with options ranging from furnished apartments to corporate housing.

Transportation

Saint Louis is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system called Metrolink.

Demographics

Saint Louis has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues include heart disease and obesity.
There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

Saint Louis offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, art museums like the Saint Louis Art Museum, live music venues, sports events such as baseball games at Busch Stadium, and outdoor attractions like the Missouri Botanical Garden and Forest Park.

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