Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Saint Louis, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

Registered Nurse (Med Surg) - Travel Assignment

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (1900 - 0730)
Weekly Hours: 36 or 48 (must be specified on submission)
Weekend Hours: Every other weekend as required
Call Requirements: None

Unit & Patient Care Information

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical, Oncology, Neuro Surgical Recovery
• Unit Beds: 30
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:6-7 on night shift (not guaranteed)
• Patient Types: Surgical patients including GI, GU, Plastics, and Orthopedic overflow
• Equipment Used: Alaris IV pumps, Kangaroo enteral feeding pumps, wound vacs, SCD machines, PCA pumps, low air loss mattresses, remote telemetry monitors
• Electronic Medical Record: EPIC

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Minimum 1 year of Medical-Surgical inpatient experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in Oncology
• Experience in Neurosurgery

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality
• Adhere to Missouri Nurse Practice Act and professional standards
• May float to other units based on staffing needs
• Physical demands include standing/walking most of the shift, bending, stooping, lifting/turning patients with assistance, and occasional kneeling or crouching
• Exposure to blood and body fluids is a risk

Orientation & Scheduling Notes

• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift; availability for the entire orientation week is required
• Flexible scheduling options available but must be indicated on submission
• Holiday time off requests limited to one per assignment

Work Environment & Culture

• Patient-focused, team-oriented unit culture
• Dress code: Black scrubs (Mercy M Wear) only; other attire not accepted

Additional Requirements

• Flu vaccination required for all travelers from November 1 to April 1; no declinations accepted

Summary

This travel RN position offers an opportunity to work nights on a 30-bed med-surg unit with a focus on surgical recovery patients. The role requires at least one year of inpatient med-surg experience, current Missouri RN licensure, and BLS certification. The assignment is 13 weeks with flexible guaranteed hours and no call requirements. The position demands physical stamina and adherence to professional nursing standards within a team-oriented environment.