Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Saint Louis, Missouri
Christian Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – MS/Telemetry Unit (Night Shift)

Location

• Saint Louis, Missouri

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Unit & Shift Details

• Unit: Neuro/Ortho, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (MS/Tele)
• Shift: Night, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 6 patients
• Weekend Requirement: 2 shifts every other weekend (Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday depending on rotation)
• Floating: May float within scope to other units except ICU, Step-Down Unit, and Emergency Department

Experience & Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Telemetry experience with a minimum of 2 years, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Licensure & Certifications

• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, TNCC) – verify with unit specifics
• IV Certification not required for RNs but required for LPNs/LVNs if applicable

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Government-issued ID required (e.g., driver’s license)
• Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required before start
• Drug testing within 1 year, including a comprehensive panel (amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, etc.)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually; facial hair must allow proper fit
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Two negative TB tests or acceptable alternatives within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Various state-specific background and registry checks as applicable

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required (preferably supervisors within the last year)
• Unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists required annually
• Employment application must be completed and uploaded
• Compliance with facility policies including HIPAA, hand hygiene, dress code, and fingernail policies
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules (~16 hours) through online training platform, required annually
• No on-call duties
• Local radius rule: candidates must be outside a 75-mile radius (locals not accepted)
• Return-to-Office restrictions: 7 days within the 13-week contract

Facility Highlights

• Acute care hospital with 233 staffed beds
• Electronic charting system: EPIC
• Free parking
• Scrub color: Navy

This position offers a structured night shift schedule on a Neuro/Ortho MS/Telemetry unit with a focus on quality patient care and professional development in an acute care setting.