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

$1,505-2,594/week
Posted 11 hours ago
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RN Med Surg Ortho

Role

  • RN
  • Specialty: Med Surg Ortho
  • Floor: MS Orthopedic Unit
  • Medical Surgical - Orthopedic Unit
  • 4 openings
  • Nights, 1900-0700
  • 48 guaranteed hours per week
  • 13-26 week assignment
  • Auto-offer

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in Missouri
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • BLS
  • 1 year of Med Surg experience within the last year
  • Experience in an inpatient setting
  • Driver's License
  • Experience with cardiac or critical care drips
  • Ability to operate EKG machine
  • Must be able to float throughout Med Surg as needed

Unit Details

  • 18 beds
  • Standard Nursing equipment on MS Ortho unit
  • EPIC

Schedule

  • Weekend hours as required by facility/every other weekend
  • Night shift orients on day shift
  • Traveler must be available the entire week for orientation

Additional Information

  • Flu vaccination is required for all travelers from November 1-April 1; exemptions must be client approved
  • The unit focuses on post-surgical patients with an emphasis on orthopedic procedures
  • Black scrubs
  • Up to 5 days of requested time off in each 13 weeks can be automatically approved
  • Candidates should expect to work at least one major winter holiday: Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Day

Facility

Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

4.0rating(41 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

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Mercy Hospital Saint Louis
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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 825 beds
ADDRESS615 South New Ballas RoadSaint Louis, MO 63141
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About Saint Louis, MO

As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Saint Louis, MO here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Saint Louis is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city for travel nurses.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 23°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Saint Louis, with options ranging from furnished apartments to corporate housing.
Transportation
  • Saint Louis is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system called Metrolink.
Demographics
  • Saint Louis has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues include heart disease and obesity.
  • There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.
Things to Do
  • Saint Louis offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, art museums like the Saint Louis Art Museum, live music venues, sports events such as baseball games at Busch Stadium, and outdoor attractions like the Missouri Botanical Garden and Forest Park.
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