RN Med/Surg Telemetry & PCU
Saint Louis, Missouri
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

Registered Nurse - Med/Tele and PCU Unit

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

Unit & Patient Population

• Blended Med/Tele and Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Primary service lines: thoracic surgery, vascular surgery, urology, general surgery, and general medicine
• Patient ratios:

  • MedSurg/Tele: 1:5
  • PCU: 1:3

Experience & Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required (higher value confirmed)
• PCU experience preferred but not required if strong MedSurg/Tele background
• First-time travel nurses accepted
• Weekend shifts required every other weekend
• Prior travel experience not explicitly required

Certifications & Licenses

• Required: BCLS (Basic Life Support)
• Preferred: NIH Stroke Certification, ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• EPIC charting system experience required
• Missouri RN license or Compact RN license required

Job Duties & Expectations

• Floating within scope to MedSurg and MedSurg/Tele units as needed
• Charting and documentation using EPIC system

Additional Information

• Scrubs: Navy Blue
• Onsite free parking available

Required Qualifications Summary

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system
• Ability to work every other weekend
• Flexibility to float within MedSurg and Telemetry units

Health & Compliance Requirements (Summary)

• Criminal background check within 12 months
• Negative drug screen within 12 months
• Physical exam indicating good health within 1 year
• TB test (PPD, Qgold, or TSPOT) within 12 months
• Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required annually during flu season
• COVID vaccination preferred
• OSHA Respirator Clearance required prior to start for fit testing
• Fit testing completed onsite during first week of orientation
• Completion of required orientation modules and facility-specific documents prior to or at start

Orientation & Onboarding

• Completion of facility-specific orientation checklists during first week
• Required to sign confidentiality, security, and ethical conduct agreements
• Must complete all assigned training modules annually

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic Med/Tele and PCU environment with a variety of surgical and medical patients, requiring strong clinical skills, flexibility, and proficiency with EPIC documentation.