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Registered Nurse – Cardiac Cath Lab

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days, 4x10 (06:30 AM – 05:00 PM)
Weekly Hours: 36 hours guaranteed
Weekend Hours: Every other weekend as required
Call Requirements: None

Job Description

Provide direct patient care in the cardiac interventional cath lab for all age groups, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Circulate and monitor procedures in the cardiac cath lab.
Coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient comfort and care.
Practice within the scope of nursing preparation and according to the Missouri Nurse Practice Act and facility standards.
Work in a unit with 3 cath labs using EPIC EMR system.

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Missouri
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Minimum 2 years of experience in Cardiac Cath Lab nursing, including experience within the last year
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

4 years of experience in Cardiac Invasive Cath Lab nursing.

Additional Information

Facility provides scrub color; only facility-approved attire allowed.
Flu vaccination or approved exemption required for all travelers from November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted.
No prior travel experience requirement specified.

Work Environment & Patient Population

Cardiac Cath Lab setting with specialized cardiac patients.
Level 2 Trauma Center and Joint Commission-certified stroke and STEMI center.
Advanced certifications in heart failure care.

Location Highlights

St. Louis offers cultural attractions such as the Gateway Arch, sports teams (St. Louis Cardinals and Blues), entertainment districts, and numerous craft breweries.
Recreational options include Six Flags St. Louis, City Museum, and Union Station with various amenities.

Facility

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 Cath Lab 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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