Med Surg Telemetry RN
Saint Louis, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg / Telemetry (Travel Assignment)

Location

• Saint Louis, Missouri

Position Details

• Employment Type: Travel
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48 (must be specified on submission)
• Weekend Hours: Every other weekend as required
• Call Requirements: None
• Number of Openings: 1

Unit Information

• Department: Medical/Surgical, Telemetry
• Floor: 7 Medical
• Number of Beds: 60
• Patient Ratios: 1:5 or 1:6
• Patient Type: Medical inpatients
• Equipment Used: Bladder scanner, vein finder, IV pumps, wound vacs
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in an inpatient setting
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Valid Driver's License

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Utilize the nursing process for patients post trauma, surgical interventions, and medical comorbidities
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments to optimize outcomes and comfort
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality
• Float to similar or lower acuity units as needed
• Maintain professional accountability and adhere to nursing practice standards and state Nurse Practice Act

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk most of the shift
• Frequent bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients with assistance
• Ability to push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs; pinch up to 15 lbs; minimal kneeling, crouching, crawling
• Exposure to blood and body fluids
• Flexible scheduling may be required based on patient care needs

Additional Requirements

• Flu vaccination required between November 1 and April 1; declinations not accepted
• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift; availability for full orientation week required
• Dress code: Black scrubs only; no other attire permitted

Desired Attributes

• Teamwork, dependability, and flexibility

This position involves working in a Level 2 Trauma Center with nationally recognized specialty care services.