Telemetry RN – Cardiac Transitional Care Unit
Saint Louis, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Transitional Care Unit

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Assignment Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days, 3 shifts per week, 0700-1930 (12-hour shifts)
Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
Weekend Hours: Every other weekend as required by facility staffing needs
Call Requirements: None

Unit Overview

• Cardiac Transitional Care Unit (Heart & Vascular Recovery)
• 8-bed unit caring for critically ill patients pre- and post-cardiac procedures (including electrophysiology and cath lab patients)
• Patient population includes post-procedural cardiac patients and STEMI post-care patients
• Patient ratios vary, approximately 1:4 to 1:5 during day shifts
• Equipment includes general monitoring and EKG
• Electronic Medical Record system: EPIC

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Care for patients pre- and post-invasive cardiac procedures, including cardiac cath lab and electrophysiology patients
• Maintain professional accountability for patient care and evaluate care effectiveness
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality
• Perform duties consistent with nursing practice standards, Missouri Nurse Practice Act, and organizational mission and values
• May float to similar or lower acuity units as needed
• Physical demands include standing and walking most of the shift, bending, stooping, lifting and turning patients with assistance, and occasional kneeling or crouching
• Exposure to blood and body fluids is a high-risk factor
• Preferred experience with TR bands and pulling sheaths

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of telemetry experience within the last year
• Experience in cardiac stepdown units
• Experience in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) settings

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in cardiac stepdown or ICU settings
• Experience with TR bands and sheath removal preferred

Work Environment & Culture

• Compassionate, empathetic, team-oriented, detail-focused, reliable, and hardworking personality fit
• Dress code: black scrubs and closed-toe shoes required; other attire is unacceptable

Additional Information

• Flu vaccination is mandatory for all travelers from November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted
• The unit cares for patients with complex cardiac needs requiring critical care nursing skills
• The role requires adherence to high standards of patient care and organizational service standards

Community Highlights (Optional)

• St. Louis offers cultural and recreational activities including the Gateway Arch, professional sports teams, entertainment districts, and a rich brewing history
• Local attractions include Six Flags St. Louis, City Museum, and Union Station with various entertainment options

This position is ideal for experienced cardiac RNs seeking a travel assignment in a specialized cardiac transitional care setting with a supportive team environment.