Psychiatric RN
Saint Louis, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

RN - Psychiatry

Overview

• Travel RN position in Saint Louis, Missouri
• Specialty: Psychiatric
• 13-week assignment
• Nights, 3x12 schedule
• Weekly guaranteed hours: 36
• Openings: 5

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Psychiatric experience within the last year
• 1 year of psychiatric experience
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Driver's License

Schedule Details

• Every third weekend
• Call as required by the facility
• Float within Behavioral Health as required by the facility

Unit / Patient Population

• Behavioral Health unit
• Adult and geriatric patients with medical comorbidities
• Patient ratio: 8:1 for nurses
• 10-bed unit

Work Environment

• Uses sit-to-stand equipment, Hoyer lift, restraints, IVs, and Foley catheters
• High physical demands, including standing, walking, bending, stooping, lifting, turning patients with assistance, and exposure to blood and body fluids

Additional Notes

• Flu vaccination or approved exemption is required for travelers from November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted
• Black scrubs required