Telemetry/Step-Down Registered Nurse
Saint Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Telemetry/Step-Down

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

Job Summary

• Provide nursing care in Telemetry/Step-Down unit with experience in EKG and cardiac drips.
• Patient-to-nurse ratio: 1:4-5.
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM).
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend.
• Floating within scope of practice may be required.
• Local candidates within a 75-mile radius are not accepted.
• Pending Missouri nursing license accepted.
• Guaranteed hours for the duration of the contract.
• Block scheduling is not accommodated.
• No on-call requirement.
• Return to office (RTO) restrictions: No more than 7 days off per 13-week contract.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri (pending licenses accepted).
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with at least some experience within the last year.
• Telemetry experience required.
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Facility & Work Environment

• Short Term Acute Care facility, Magnet & Teaching Hospital, Level I Trauma Center.
• Total staffed beds: 1,266.
• Charting system: EPIC.
• Scrub color: Navy Blue.
• Parking available with monthly passes; night shift parking is free in employee lots.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must provide a recent badge photo (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months).
• Candidates must comply with all state-specific background and registry checks as required.
• Fingerprinting required for assignments in Illinois long-term care or rehab units (not applicable here).
• Candidates must adhere to all facility policies and complete all required documentation prior to start.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with telemetry and step-down unit expertise seeking a travel contract in Missouri with a reputable acute care hospital.