Med Surg RN
Saint Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Registered Nurse – Med Surg (Travel/Contract)

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri Contract Length: 13 weeks Start Date: 3-4 weeks out, per compliance tier

Shift and Schedule

• Shift: Day (3x12 hours), 7:00 to 19:30
• Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Can sign for 36 or 48 hours per week
• Weekends: every other weekend
• On-call not required
• RTO restrictions: 2 requests per contract

Unit and Assignment

• Ratio: 1:3.5
• Float scope: May float within scope to meet facility needs, between the two spine units
• Focus: Elective spine surgery, traumatic spine issues from the emergency department, cervical and sacral procedures, lumbar drains, mobility three times per day, pain management, and Hoyer lifts

Facility Details

• Type: Short-term acute care, teaching hospital, Trauma Level I
• Total staffed beds: 1,273
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Navy
• Parking: Daily charge applies. No charge for straight night shifts. Day and day/night rotating shifts require a monthly parking pass. Bring your license plate number on your first day.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Med Surg experience: 1 year, including experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience working with spine patients
• Experience with elective spine surgery
• Experience with lumbar drains

Background and Compliance

• Criminal background check: Completed within 6 months of start, with a 7-year search
• Federal exclusion checks: EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG required quarterly
• Missouri checks: MO EDL search required for all Missouri placements. MO Highway Patrol check required and renewed annually.
• Education verification: Highest nursing education verification required
• ID: Government-issued ID required
• Driving: Vehicle registration required for day shifts. Copy of auto insurance required for driving positions.

Health Requirements

• Physical exam: Within 1 year of start
• TB: Two negative PPDs (first within 1 year, second within 30 days of start), or a negative T-Spot or Q-Gold within 1 year of start. Yearly TB questionnaire required.
• Immunity (rubeola, mumps, rubella, varicella): Positive titer, two vaccines, or MD statement of immunity. Negative or equivocal titers require two boosters or a signed declination.
• Tdap: Vaccine or declination required
• Hepatitis B: Declination via DocuSign
• Influenza: Vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/01 to 03/31)
• Drug screen: Required within 1 year of start and must not expire during assignment. Panel includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methadone, opiates, oxycodone, oxymorphone, and PCP.
• Respirator fit test: Required. Acceptable N95 models are 3M 1804 and 1860.

Documents and Other Requirements

• Two professional references required. Supervisors from the last year are preferred.
• Employment application required
• Badge photo required, taken within 6 months of start
• HIPAA acknowledgement, latex allergy questionnaire, confidentiality form, hand hygiene policy, fingernail policy, and dress code policy required before start
• Regulatory compliance education quiz required with a score of 80% or higher