Medical-Surgical Oncology RN
St. Louis, Missouri
Christian Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical Oncology Nights)

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

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Unit: Medical Surgical Oncology (Night Shift)
• Patient Ratios: 1:5-6
• Shift: Nights
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week (3 shifts of 12 hours)
• Weekend Requirement: 2 shifts every other weekend (Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday depending on rotation)
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (local radius rule: 75 miles)
• Pending License: Accepted
• First-time Travelers: Accepted

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of Telemetry experience, with Telemetry experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience working with adult patients
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system

Licensure

• Must hold a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Missouri
• Primary source verification of professional license required (NURSYS verification)
• Pending licenses accepted

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Criminal background check within 6 months of start (7-year search including statewide and nationwide checks)
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required
• Fingerprinting required for assignments in Illinois long-term care or rehab units (not applicable here)
• State-specific searches and registries as applicable for Missouri
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including a comprehensive panel
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination (no exemption for Bone Marrow Transplant Unit)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within required timeframes
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination (no exemptions for certain units)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• HIPAA acknowledgement, latex allergy questionnaire, confidentiality form, hand hygiene, fingernail, and dress code policies must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Regulatory compliance education and orientation modules required annually via WorkRamp

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Unit-specific skills checklist within 1 year of start, including Oncology/Outpatient Oncology/Infusion Center skills
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification if applicable
• Other certifications may be required based on unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM) – verify with unit description

Facility & Work Environment

• Acute Care Hospital with 233 staffed beds
• Charting system: EPIC (experience required)
• Scrub color: Navy
• Parking: Free

Notes

• Candidates must adhere to all facility policies including dress code and hand hygiene
• Floating within scope is expected to meet facility needs
• No on-call duties required
• Block scheduling is not available for this position

This position is ideal for RNs with at least 2 years of experience in Medical Surgical Oncology, comfortable working night shifts, and proficient with EPIC documentation. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.