Registered Nurse Neuro Med Surg/Telemetry
St. Louis, Missouri
Christian Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Neuro Med Surg Nights)

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

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Unit: Neuro Med Surg (Night Shift)
• Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week (12-hour shifts)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: 2 shifts every other weekend (Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday for night shift)
• Floating: Floating within scope to other units allowed except ICU, SDU, and ED
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (75-mile radius rule)
• Pending License: Accepted

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience, with at least 1 year of recent experience in Med Surg / Telemetry
• Experience in Neurology nursing
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience working in an Acute Care setting

Additional Certifications (may be required depending on unit)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
• CPI or MAB (Crisis Prevention Institute or Management of Assaultive Behavior) if applicable
• Oncology competency exam for Med Surg-Oncology Unit if applicable

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Criminal background check within 6 months (7-year search including statewide and nationwide checks)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG quarterly checks
• Education verification of highest nursing degree
• Fingerprinting required for Illinois long-term care or rehab units (not required for Missouri)
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must include specific panels and be valid throughout assignment
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Negative TB test or equivalent within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• HIPAA Acknowledgement, Latex Allergy Questionnaire, Confidentiality Form, and Regulatory Compliance Education must be completed prior to start
• Facility-specific policies on hand hygiene, fingernail, and dress code must be reviewed and acknowledged

Work Environment

• Acute Care Hospital with 233 staffed beds
• Electronic charting system: EPIC
• Scrub color: Navy
• Free parking available

Notes

• No on-call required
• Block scheduling not accommodated
• Must meet competency exams and unit-specific skills checklist requirements
• References: Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Performance evaluations may be requested after assignment completion

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required; first-time travelers accepted

This position offers a structured night shift schedule in a supportive acute care environment with a focus on neurological medical-surgical nursing. Candidates should be prepared for floating within scope and weekend work every other weekend.