Med Surg Registered Nurse
St. Louis, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

Registered Nurse - Med Surg

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

Job Details

• Shift: Nights (1900 - 0730)
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48 (must be indicated on submission)
• Weekend Hours: As required, typically every other weekend
• Call Requirements: None
• Number of Openings: 4
• Float Requirements: As needed to similar or lower acuity units
• EMR System: EPIC

Unit & Patient Care Information

• Provides direct patient care for all age groups including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Patient care includes post-trauma, surgical interventions, and medical comorbidities.
• Coordinates care with ancillary departments to optimize patient comfort and outcomes.
• Maintains patient rights and confidentiality.
• Utilizes nursing process and adheres to Missouri Nurse Practice Act and professional standards.
• Physical demands include standing and walking most of the shift, bending, stooping, lifting and turning patients with assistance, and exposure to blood and body fluids.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg experience within the last year
• Experience in an inpatient setting
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Additional Information

• Flu vaccination is required for all travelers from November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted.
• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift; availability for the entire orientation week is required.
• Dress code requires black scrubs; other attire is not acceptable.
• Flexible scheduling options available; must be indicated on submission.
• Holiday time off requests limited to one per assignment.

Working Conditions

• Must meet unit-specific physical demands including pushing, pulling, gripping up to 50 lbs, pinching up to 15 lbs, kneeling, crouching, and minimal crawling.
• May be required to work varying schedules and shifts based on patient care needs.

Summary

This travel RN position on a Med Surg unit offers night shifts with flexible guaranteed hours and requires at least one year of inpatient Med Surg experience. The role involves comprehensive patient care coordination, adherence to professional nursing standards, and physical demands typical of acute care nursing. Flu vaccination and specific dress code compliance are mandatory.