Registered Nurse - Orthopedics
Saint Louis, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

Registered Nurse (Ortho) - Travel Assignment

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Role: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Specialty: Orthopedics (Ortho)
• Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Weekly Hours: 36 or 48 (must be specified on submission)
• Weekend Hours: Every other weekend as required
• Call Requirements: None
• Number of Openings: 3
• Unit Beds: 30
• Patient Ratio: 1:6
• EMR System: EPIC
• Float: As needed to similar or lower acuity units

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg experience, with at least 1 year within the last year
• Experience in an inpatient setting
• Orthopedics experience
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for orthopedic patients
• Utilize the nursing process to deliver care for patients post-trauma, surgical interventions, and with medical comorbidities
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments to optimize outcomes and comfort
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality
• Adhere to professional accountability and facility standards
• Work night shift orientation on day shift; availability for full orientation week required

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk most of the shift
• Frequent bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients with assistance
• Physical demands include pushing, pulling, gripping up to 50 lbs, pinching up to 15 lbs, minimal kneeling, crouching, and crawling
• Exposure to blood and body fluids is a high risk
• Flexible scheduling may be required based on patient care needs

Additional Information

• Flu vaccination is mandatory from November 1 through April 1; no declinations accepted
• Dress code: Black scrubs only
• Teamwork, dependability, and flexibility are key personality traits for success

This position is an auto-offer travel assignment with guaranteed hours and specific scheduling requirements.