Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Saint Louis, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

Job Opportunity: RN - Emergency Department

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Emergency Department (ED)
• Shift: Nights (1800 - 0600)
• Weekly Hours: 36 or 48 (must be specified on submission)
• Weekend Hours: As required, approximately every third weekend
• Call Requirements: None
• Number of Openings: 1

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Current RN license eligible or active in Missouri
• Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA)
  • ACLS (AHA)
  • PALS (AHA)
  • NIHSS
  • TNCC
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in Emergency Department and trauma care (higher of 1 or 2 years required)
• Float Requirements: May float to similar or lower acuity units as needed

Unit Information

• Type: Level 2 Trauma Center, Level 1 Stroke (Comprehensive Stroke Center), Level 1 STEMI Center
• Beds: 61
• Patient Ratio: 1:4
• EMR System: EPIC

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for all age groups including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments
• Maintain professional accountability and patient confidentiality
• Utilize nursing process consistent with Missouri Nurse Practice Act and facility standards
• Care for patients post trauma, surgical interventions, and with medical comorbidities

Physical & Work Environment

• Stand and walk most of the shift
• Frequent bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients with assistance
• Ability to push, pull, grip up to 50 lbs., pinch up to 15 lbs., kneel, crouch, and crawl minimally
• Exposure to blood and body fluids
• May require flexible scheduling and orientation availability on day shift prior to night shift start

Additional Requirements

• Flu vaccination required (November 1 - April 1), no declinations accepted
• Dress code: Black scrubs only

Summary

This travel RN position in the Emergency Department requires a minimum of 2 years of ED and trauma experience, current Missouri RN licensure, and multiple certifications including BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC. The role is night shift with flexible guaranteed hours and no call requirements. The facility is a Level 2 Trauma Center with a 1:4 patient ratio and uses EPIC EMR. Physical demands include frequent patient handling and exposure to bodily fluids. Flu vaccination is mandatory during flu season.

Prior travel experience is not specified as required for this position.