Medical-Surgical Telemetry Float RN
St. Louis, Missouri
Missouri Baptist Medical Center

Registered Nurse – MS/Telemetry Float

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 18:45–7:15)
• Patient Ratios:

  • Days and weekends: 1:5-6
  • Nights: 1:6
• Float Requirements:

  • Float within scope to medical, surgical, oncology, neuro, renal, and cardiology units
  • Unit assignments communicated if pre-assigned; otherwise, call in up to 1 hour before shift for assignment
• Weekend Requirement: Minimum 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule (every other weekend), plus holiday rotation
• Guaranteed Hours: Minimum 3 shifts per 13-week contract
• Local Candidates: Not accepted within 75-mile radius
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: No more than 7 days off per 13-week contract
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• IV start certification

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued ID (e.g., driver’s license or state ID)
• Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification of highest nursing degree (cannot pend at start)
• Professional license primary source verification (NURSYS for Missouri)
• Unit-specific competency exams, including oncology competency if assigned to oncology units
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, covering a comprehensive panel of substances
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination (required every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season (Sept 30–Apr 1)
• Fit mask testing annually (N95 respirators required; facial hair must allow proper fit)
• Required facility-specific documents including:

  • HIPAA Acknowledgement
  • Latex Allergy Questionnaire
  • Confidentiality Form
  • Regulatory Compliance Education (annual quiz with 80% passing score)
  • TB Questionnaire (annual)
  • Hand Hygiene, Fingernail, and Dress Code Policies acknowledgment
  • Orientation modules completion (approx. 16 hours via online platform)
• Badge photo (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)
• Employment application and two professional references (supervisors preferred)

Additional Information

• Facility type: Short Term Acute Care
• Charting system: EPIC
• Parking: Free
• On-call: Not required
• Block scheduling: Not accommodated

This position offers a dynamic float role requiring flexibility across multiple medical units with a focus on telemetry and medical-surgical care. Candidates must meet comprehensive compliance and certification standards to ensure readiness for the assignment.