LPN – Neurosurgical Unit
Saint Louis, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

Travel LPN/LVN - Neuro Specialty

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Neuro (Neurosurgical Unit)
• Shift: Night (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed
• Weekend Hours: As needed
• Call Requirements: None
• Number of Openings: 1
• Patient Ratio: 1:5-6
• EMR System: EPIC
• Float Requirements: As needed within scope

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: LPN/LVN
• Certifications: BLS and Missouri Approved IV Certification
• Experience: Minimum 1 year inpatient acute care experience, including Med Surg and Neuro
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (no explicit mention)
• Skills: Inpatient experience required; dedicated to positive patient outcomes and team player attitude

Job Summary

• Provide patient care in a Neurosurgical unit focusing on patients with stroke, seizures, MS, back/head/spinal, and other neurological diagnoses or neurosurgery procedures.
• Utilize the nursing process under supervision of licensed prescribers or RNs.
• Maintain professional accountability and coordinate patient care with other departments.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality.

Additional Information

• Flu vaccination required for all travelers from November 1 to April 1 (exemptions must be client approved).
• Dress code: Black scrubs required.
• FIT test required on site.

Unit & Environment

• Neurosurgical unit with a focus on neurological and neurosurgical patients.
• Patient care involves complex neurological conditions requiring specialized nursing skills.

This opportunity is ideal for an LPN/LVN with at least 1 year of inpatient acute care experience in Med Surg and Neuro, looking to work a night shift in a specialized neuro surgical setting.