Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg|Tele Job

Overview Registered Nurse - Med Surg Tele (MS/Telemetry) – Saint Louis, Missouri Start date: 06/29/2026 | Duration: Weeks travel assignment | Pay: $2,114–$2,237 per week | Shift: Nights, 3x12 | Setting: acute care/unit-based environment Unit includes Neuro/Ortho (MS/Telemetry) with adult patients; typical census around 21; 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio on days and nights. Biweekly start dates are common; typical onboarding timeline is 3–4 weeks per compliance tier. Orientation is 38 hours. This travel assignment requires floating to units other than ICU, SDU, and ED, and does not include on-call duties. Key Highlights Weekly pay: $2,114–$2,237 per week Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per 3x12 shift schedule Contract duration: Weeks travel assignment Shift: Nights (3x12s) Start date: 06/29/2026 Unit setting: Neuro/Ortho with Med/Surg Telemetry; adult population; telemetry monitoring and post‑op care Responsibilities Monitor telemetry and respond to rhythm changes; interpret alarms and trend data Provide post‑operative care for orthopedic patients (total joint replacements) and stroke/CVA patients Initiate and maintain IV access, manage IV therapies, and care for PICC lines as appropriate Manage PCA analgesia orders and collaborate with multidisciplinary team for pain control Apply isolation precautions and PPE, adhere to infection control practices Document accurately in the electronic charting system and communicate patient status during handoffs Requirements Active RN license to practice in Missouri; license in hand at submittal may be required per state rules (MO rules may allow submittal without MO license; IL license in hand at submittal if applicable) BCLS/BLS and NIHSS certifications required Minimum 2 years RN experience preferred; first‑timers accepted Telemetry experience and knowledge of post‑op orthopedics and stroke care strongly preferred; ability to float to other units as needed Epic charting experience required; ability to work night shift Benefits and Support Orientation: 38 hours; pre‑start training modules (up to 16 billable hours) completed prior to start Compliance/activity readiness: labs completed within 48–72 hours of signing Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment On‑site support and supervision as needed to ensure smooth onboarding Additional assignment‑specific guidance and coordination with the hiring team #J-18808-Ljbffr