PCU / Telemetry RN
Saint Joseph, MO
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (PCU/Tele RN)

Location

• State: Missouri
• City: Saint Joseph
• Facility: Mosaic Life Care St. Joseph
• Hospital System: VitalCaring Group

Employment Details

• Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: April 8
• Shift: 3x12 Nights
• Float Required: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend (8 weekend shifts per contract)
• Self-Scheduling: Yes
• Patient Ratios: 1:5
• Local Candidates: Accepted at a reduced rate (50-mile radius)

Qualifications

• Experience: 1 year required
• Education: BSN preferred
• Certifications Required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• Pending License: Acceptable, but must be in hand prior to start

Unit Information

• Specialized treatment for patients with serious complex health conditions requiring long-term acute care treatments, including:

  • Respiratory failure
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Complex wound care
  • Hyperoxygenation therapy treatment
  • Acute kidney injury
  • Post-stroke treatment

Hospital Highlights

• Mosaic Life Care:

  • 352 certified beds
  • Level II Trauma Center
  • Level II Stroke Center
  • More than 60 hospital and area clinics offering urgent, primary, specialty, and emergency care
  • Only tertiary hospital between Kansas City and Omaha
• Charting System: EPIC
• Parking: Free

Additional Requirements

• Documentation:

  • Drivers License/State ID
  • Certifications (ACLS, BLS, NIHSS)
  • State License Verification
  • NURSYS Verification
  • Background Check
  • Education Verification
  • Work History Verification
  • Professional References (2 within 3 years)
• Health Documents:

  • Physical Exam
  • TB Testing (PPD, Q-Gold, or T-SPOT)
  • Vaccination Records (MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, etc.)
  • Drug Screen
  • Flu Vaccine (or approved exemption during flu season)

Competencies

• Basic Dysrhythmia exam required for all RNs and LPN/LVNs
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Competency Exam specific to profession/specialty

This position offers a unique opportunity for healthcare professionals looking to expand their experience in a dynamic and supportive environment.