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Registered Nurse (PCU/MS/Tele) - Travel/Contract

Location: Saint Joseph, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

Work in a Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH) with a high-acuity patient population.
Patient types include med-surg, intubated/trached on ventilator, post open-heart surgery, cystic fibrosis, vent weaning, pulmonary fibrosis, and sepsis from wounds.
Typical patient stay is longer before discharge to home, acute rehab, or skilled nursing facility.
Float to LTACH from ICU may be required due to patient acuity.
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM).
Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5.
Every third weekend required (8 weekend shifts per contract).
Self-scheduling available.
Local candidates within 50 miles accepted at a reduced rate.

Required Experience & Qualifications

Valid RN license in Missouri.
Minimum 1 year of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year.
Med-Surg and Telemetry experience.
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
ACLS certification.
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.

Required Documentation & Compliance

Background checks including:
- National Criminal Check
- State and County Searches (10 years, all aliases)
- SSN Trace
- National Sex Offender Registry
- FACIS Level 3
- EPLS/GSA/SAM
- HHS/OIG
Education verification (official transcript or diploma with graduation date).
Missouri EDL Search within 30 days of start.
Primary source verification of RN license within 30 days of start.
NURSYS verification required.
Drug screen within 30 days of start (includes multiple substances).
Physical exam within last 12 months (not required annually).
Fit mask testing completed onsite at orientation.
Immunizations/vaccinations or documented immunity/declination for:
- Rubeola (Measles)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Hepatitis B
- Varicella
Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year, with additional requirements if positive.
Flu vaccine required during flu season or approved medical/religious exemption (mask required if exempt).

Orientation & Training Requirements

Must review and sign facility-specific confidentiality agreement and code of conduct.
Complete agency nurse orientation quiz with a minimum score of 84%.
Basic Dysrhythmia (EKG) competency exam required with a passing score of 84% (max 2 attempts; ICU has one attempt only).
Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
AVADE onsite training required if extending past initial contract (includes online pre-work and in-person skills validation).

Additional Information

Float to other units as needed.
References: 2 professional references within 3 years of start.
Employment application and skills checklist required.
Verification of most recent employer required.

This position is ideal for RNs with recent Med-Surg and Telemetry experience seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity LTACH setting with night shifts and a 1:5 patient ratio.