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Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract Position

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

Job Description

Setting: Home Health
Shift: Days, 5 days a week, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (5x8)
Patient Load: 5-20 visits per day on average
Weekend Requirement: Every 4th weekend (Saturday and Sunday). When scheduled for a weekend, 2 days off are given around that weekend (e.g., Thursday and Monday).
On-Call Requirement: Yes, 3-5 nights per month. On-call nights will not be scheduled on days off.
Floating: No floating outside scope of practice.
Territory Coverage: 40-80 miles radius.
Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week.
Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: 7 days notice required for contract termination before 13 weeks.

Experience & Requirements

Years of Experience Required: Minimum 1-2 years in Medical-Surgical (MS) or acute care experience OR minimum 1 year in home care experience.
Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required. First-time travelers accepted.
Certifications Required:
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
Licensing: Pending license accepted.
Home Health Experience: Required.
Patient Population: Diverse with high acuity patients and limited resources.

Clinical Skills & Knowledge

Phlebotomy
Pleurex, catheters, port access, maintenance and care
PT/INR finger sticks
Wound vac / wound care
Ventilator knowledge
Compression wraps / layered compression
Cardiac care including CADD pumps, handheld devices, ECG monitoring, and telemetry interpretation
Antibiotic infusion, lab draws, IV care, ostomy care, tube feeding, Foley care, disease management, patient education
Cardiac infusions (inotropes, dobutamine, milrinone), IVP Lasix, post-op care

Documentation & Equipment

Charting system: EPIC
Scrub color: Royal blue for nurses
Close-toed shoes and own stethoscope required
Must return all issued supplies and equipment upon contract completion (e.g., laptop, cell phone, nursing bag, equipment)

Compliance & Background Requirements

Government-issued ID and valid driver’s license required
Criminal background check within 6 months required (7-year search including statewide and national checks)
Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
Education verification of highest nursing degree required
State-specific background checks and registries as applicable (Missouri and Illinois)
Drug testing within 1 year of start, must include a comprehensive panel and be current throughout assignment
Physical exam within 1 year of start required
Fit mask testing required and must be renewed annually
Immunizations and health documentation required:
- Tdap (or Td for renewal)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
- Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
Various facility-specific compliance documents including HIPAA, confidentiality, hand hygiene, dress code, and latex allergy questionnaires must be completed and signed prior to start
Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests required and must be updated annually

Additional Notes

Candidates will be placed on an every 4th weekend rotation and overnight on-call rotation (up to 5 nights/month)
Mileage reimbursement provided for travel within the coverage radius
Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
Employment application and unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start
Orientation modules (~16 hours) must be completed prior to start unless completed within the last year or worked at a BJC facility within 6 months

This position is ideal for RNs with home health experience seeking a travel contract in the Saint Louis, MO area with a structured schedule, weekend and on-call rotations, and a diverse patient population requiring advanced clinical skills.