Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in St. Louis, MO

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: St. Louis, MO
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 26 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Travel RN – Inpatient Medical Surgical (Nights)

Location

Saint Louis, Missouri

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | 36 or 48 Guaranteed Hours Per Week | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to perform assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care for all age groups on an inpatient Medical Surgical unit
• Monitor and coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes and comfort
• Maintain professional accountability for the provision of patient care and evaluate the effectiveness of care delivered by other direct caregivers
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information in accordance with applicable standards and guidelines
• Operate unit equipment including Nova Meters for blood glucose monitoring, Alaris IV pumps, Kangaroo pumps, and SCD machines
• May be floated to other units depending on staffing needs

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license; must meet eligibility criteria for licensure in the state of Missouri or currently hold a Missouri RN license
• Minimum 1 year of inpatient Medical Surgical nursing experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association only
• Flu vaccination (or facility-approved exemption) required for assignments running November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted
• Ability to meet physical demands including standing and walking for the majority of the shift, bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients with assistance, and pushing, pulling, and gripping up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association only
• Experience working with EPIC EMR
• Team-oriented approach with the ability to provide care to a diverse patient population

Why Join Us

• Join a nationally recognized inpatient facility offering a Level 2 Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Level 1 STEMI Center, providing exposure to a high-acuity and diverse patient population
• Experience a 13-week assignment in Saint Louis, Missouri — a vibrant city known for its food scene, entertainment, professional sports, and cultural attractions