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Psychiatric RN
Saint Louis, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

$1,566-2,079/week

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RN - Psychiatry

Overview

Travel RN position in Saint Louis, Missouri
Specialty: Psychiatric
Employment type: Travel
Assignment length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days, 3x12, 0700-1930
Weekly guaranteed hours: 36
Openings: 5

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Missouri
Psychiatric (1 year of experience)
Psychiatric experience within the last year
BLS issued by American Heart Association
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Driver's License

Schedule and Work Setting

Weekend requirement: every third weekend
Call may be required
Float within Behavioral Health as required by the facility

Patient Population

Adult and geriatric Behavioral Health patients with medical comorbidities

Unit Details

Psychiatric unit
10 beds
Nurse-to-patient ratio: 8:1

Physical Demands

Standing and walking most of the time
Frequent bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients with assistance
May need to push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs; pinch up to 15 lbs
May need to kneel, crouch, and crawl minimally
High risk exposure to blood and body fluids

Additional Notes

Scrub color: black

Facility

Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

4.1rating(40 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

5.0rating

Anonymous

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Review of Mercy Hospital Saint Louis on Apr 24, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
825 beds

ADDRESS615 South New Ballas RoadSaint Louis, MO 63141

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About Saint Louis, MO

As a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in Saint Louis, MO here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Saint Louis is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city for travel nurses.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 23°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Saint Louis, with options ranging from furnished apartments to corporate housing.

Transportation

Saint Louis is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system called Metrolink.

Demographics

Saint Louis has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues include heart disease and obesity.
There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

Saint Louis offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, art museums like the Saint Louis Art Museum, live music venues, sports events such as baseball games at Busch Stadium, and outdoor attractions like the Missouri Botanical Garden and Forest Park.

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