Telemetry Registered Nurse
Saint Louis, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

Registered Nurse (Telemetry) - Travel Assignment

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (1900-0730)
Weekly Hours: 36 or 48 (must be specified on submission)
Number of Openings: 2

Unit & Patient Care Information

• Telemetry Unit with 32 beds
• Patient ratios on nights approximately 1:6 to 1:8
• Patient population includes cardiac telemetry patients with CHF, chest pain, arrhythmias (AFib, flutter, SVT), respiratory, renal, and hemodialysis patients
• Also cares for overflow patients with sepsis, urology, surgical cases, alcohol/drug withdrawal (CIWA protocol), isolation, and GI bleeds
• Equipment includes lift equipment, bladder scanner, interpreter iPad, BiPAP monitoring
• Electronic Medical Record system: EPIC
• Fast-paced, high acuity cardiac telemetry unit with monitor tech support and tele monitors at nurse stations

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of telemetry nursing experience, with telemetry experience within the last year

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Tikosyn and Sotalol initiation
• Familiarity with dopamine, dobutamine, lidocaine, nitroglycerin, milrinone drips
• Experience managing chest tubes and other drains

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Utilize the nursing process to coordinate care with ancillary departments
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality
• Work within the scope of nursing practice and applicable state nursing regulations
• Float to similar or lower acuity units as needed
• Participate in orientation on day shift prior to night shift assignment

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 factor
• Must be able to work varying schedules and shifts as required by patient care needs

Additional Information

• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required for all travelers from November 1 through April 1; declinations not accepted
• Weekend hours required approximately every other weekend
• No call requirements
• Dress code: Black scrub tops and pants; tops must have facility logo on left chest; undershirts allowed in black, white, yellow, green, red, or blue

Personality Fit

• Compassionate and empathetic
• Team player with good work ethic
• Detail-oriented with strong assessment skills

Summary

This is a travel RN position on a telemetry unit requiring at least 1 year of cardiac telemetry experience, current Missouri RN licensure, and BLS/ACLS certifications. The role involves caring for a diverse cardiac and medical patient population in a fast-paced, high acuity environment with a focus on telemetry monitoring and complex cardiac care. Night shift orientation on day shift is required. Flu vaccination is mandatory during flu season.