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

Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg / Neuroscience

Location

• Saint Louis, Missouri

Employment Type

• Travel assignment

Contract Length

• 13 to 26 weeks

Work Schedule

• Night shift: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• 36 guaranteed hours per week (option for 48 hours at candidate’s request)
• Weekend requirement: Every other full weekend (Saturday and Sunday), unless otherwise approved
• Call: None
• Holidays: Expected to work at least one major winter holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Day)
• Up to 5 days off per 13-week period can be automatically approved; additional time off requires approval and may need to be made up

Unit Information

• Department: Medical Surgical Unit specializing in Neuroscience
• Patient population: Neuro-surgical patients including stroke, seizures, MS, back/head/spinal neurological diagnoses, and neurosurgery procedures
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 5-6 patients
• EMR system: EPIC
• Equipment: FIT test required on site
• Float: As needed within scope
• Dress code: Black scrubs required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg experience within the last year
• Experience in an acute care setting
• Neurology experience
• BLS certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience in charge nurse roles

Job Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using the nursing process in a neurosurgical unit
• Maintain professional accountability for assigned patients
• Evaluate effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers
• Coordinate patient care with other departments
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality

Additional Notes

• Weekend and holiday work are standard expectations
• Occasional charge nurse duties required
• FIT testing will be conducted onsite

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized neuro-surgical environment with a focus on acute neurological conditions and neurosurgery patients. The role requires strong clinical skills in Med Surg and neuroscience nursing, with a commitment to night shift and weekend coverage.