Registered Nurse Med Surg/Telemetry
Saint Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Registered Nurse (MS/Telemetry) - Travel/Contract

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Contract Length: 12 weeks
Shift: Night (4 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week (can sign for 36 or 48 hours)
Patient Ratio: 1:4-5
Experience Required: Minimum 2 years as a Registered Nurse
First-Time Travelers: Accepted
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Local Candidates: Not accepted (home must be at least 75 miles from facility)
Pending License: Accepted

Job Description / Responsibilities

• Care for unit patients waiting to be admitted from the Emergency Department until inpatient beds are available.
• Interpretation of dysrhythmias and completion of Relias Basic Dysrhythmia (EKG) exam required.
• Management of IV insulin protocols, feeding tube care, pre/post hemodialysis care.
• Accessing ports, blood product administration, central line and peripheral line care/management, PICC line management, and starting IVs.
• Management of heparin protocols and cardiac drips (excluding triation, PCA, thrombolytic agents).
• Care for patients with substance withdrawal, orthopedic trauma, traction.
• Oxygen therapy including nasal cannula, oxygen face masks, portable oxygen tanks.
• Adherence to isolation precautions.
• Floating within service line as needed.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Certifications

• Relias Basic Dysrhythmia (EKG) competency exam must be passed prior to or at start.
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (check unit-specific requirements).

Licensure

• Pending licenses accepted.

Compliance and Background Requirements

• Government-issued ID required.
• 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.
• State-specific searches and registries as applicable.
• 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.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season.
• Facility-specific documents including HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality form, latex allergy questionnaire, hand hygiene, fingernail, and dress code policies must be reviewed and signed prior to start.
• Orientation modules (approx. 16 hours) required through online platform unless completed in current calendar year.

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred).
• Unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start.
• No on-call requirement.
• Time off requests limited to 2 requests totaling no more than 40 hours during contract.
• Parking available with monthly fees; no charge for straight night shifts.
• Badge photo required (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months).

Facility Highlights

• Short Term Acute Care facility.
• Magnet & Teaching Hospital.
• Level I Trauma Center.
• Total staffed beds: 1,266.
• Charting system: EPIC.
• Scrub color: Navy Blue.

Notes

• Candidates must pass the Relias EKG exam before starting.
• Floating within the service line may be required.
• Candidates working straight night shifts have free parking access.
• Pending licenses are accepted for this assignment.
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.