Med Surg/Telemetry Float Registered Nurse
St. Louis, Missouri
Missouri Baptist Medical Center

Registered Nurse (RN) – MS/Tele Float

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

Job Details

• Start Date: Approximately 3-4 weeks from compliance completion
• Patient Ratios:

  • Days and weekends: 1:5-6
  • Nights: 1:6
• Years of Experience Required: 2 years
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule minimum (Saturday/Sunday), plus holiday rotation
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Yes, within scope to all Medical units, renal, oncology, neuro, cardiology, and surgical units
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Local Candidates: Not accepted within 75-mile radius
• Pending License: Accepted
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: No more than 7 days of RTO per 13-week contract
• Guaranteed Hours: Yes, minimum 3 shifts per 13 weeks
• Special Requirements: Use of lift devices (training provided), ceiling lifts, bladder scanner

Certifications Required

• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• IV Start
• Telemetry

Preferred:

• NIH Stroke Certification

Unit Float Details

• Float between medical, surgical, oncology, neuro, and cardiology units
• Float pool workers receive unit assignment up to 1 hour before shift start via recorded line
• Pre-assigned units communicated with timeframe

Facility Highlights

• Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Parking: Free

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks

• Criminal background check within 6 months of start (7-year search including statewide, nationwide, and international if applicable)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG quarterly checks
• State-specific searches and highway patrol checks as required
• Education verification of highest nursing degree
• Fingerprinting required for Illinois long-term care or rehab units

Certifications Verification

• Primary source verification of professional license (NURSYS for Missouri)
• IV Certification proof required for LPNs/LVNs (if applicable)
• MAB or CPI certification if applicable
• Other unit-specific certifications as required

Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (must meet passing score)
• Unit-specific competency exam (updated annually)
• Oncology competency exam required for Med Surg-Oncology unit

Health Documents

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test (annual renewal required)
• Tdap vaccine or declination (expires every 10 years)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray (2 negative PPDs or T-Spot/Q-Gold within 1 year)
• Immunity or vaccination for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (with specific unit exemptions)
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including specific drug panels
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season (09/30 - 04/01)

Facility Specific Documents

• HIPAA Acknowledgement (annual)
• Latex Allergy Questionnaire (annual)
• Confidentiality Form (annual)
• Regulatory Compliance Education (annual, completed via WorkRamp)
• Hepatitis B declination (facility-specific)
• TB Questionnaire (annual)
• Hand Hygiene Policy acknowledgment
• Fingernail Policy acknowledgment
• Dress Code Policy acknowledgment
• Orientation Modules (required for all RNs and LVNs, approx. 16 hours, completed via WorkRamp)
• Badge photo (head and shoulders, white background, taken within 6 months)

References & History

• Two professional references required (supervisors within last year preferred)
• Employment application required
• Unit-specific skills checklist within 1 year of start (Oncology skills checklist required for Med Surg-Oncology unit)
• Performance evaluations may be requested but not required for clearance or extensions

Additional Notes

• Nurses will float to multiple units as needed, with assignments communicated timely
• Weekend and holiday work is mandatory as per schedule
• No block scheduling or local hires within 75 miles
• Pending licenses accepted to facilitate faster start
• Compliance with all background checks, certifications, health documents, and facility policies is mandatory for assignment clearance

This position is ideal for RNs with at least 2 years of experience who are flexible in floating across multiple medical units and can meet weekend and holiday scheduling requirements. Prior travel experience is not required.