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

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Travel RN – Medical Surgical / General Surgery (Nights)

Saint Louis, MO

Contract | Travel | Nights (19:00–07:30) | 13-Week Assignment | 36 or 48 Guaranteed Hours Per Week | Every Other Weekend Required

• Utilize the nursing process to perform assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care for all age groups, including post-surgical and medically complex patients.
• Monitor and coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes and comfort.
• Evaluate the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers and maintain professional accountability.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Operate unit equipment including Alaris IV pumps, Kangaroo enteral feeding pumps, wound vacs, PCA pumps, SCD machines, low air loss mattresses, and remote telemetry monitors.
• May be floated to other units based on staffing needs.

• 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 experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) only.
• Flu vaccination (or facility-approved exemption) required for assignments running November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted.
• Must be available the entire first week for day-shift orientation (night shift orients on days).

• ACLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) only.
• TNCC certification.
• Experience with Oncology, Neuro Surgical recovery, or surgical patient populations (GI, GU, Plastics, Overflow Ortho).
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR.

• Work in a nationally recognized acute care environment featuring a Level 2 Trauma Center, Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Level 1 STEMI Center.
• Saint Louis offers a vibrant lifestyle with world-class dining, entertainment, professional sports, and cultural attractions.