Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Saint Louis, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

$1,764-2,392/week

Posted 1 hour ago Verified

Start a conversation with the opportunity where you're most likely to be placed

Common job information

Certification details

Job details

Position Template
Facility Name: Mercy Hospital South
Floor: Med Stepdown
THIS POSITION IS AUTO-OFFER
Role (RN, Tech, LPN, PT, etc.): RN
Specialty: Stepdown
Number of Openings: 1
Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48 – must be indicated on submission form
Assignment Length: 13 weeks
ALL CONTINGENCY REQUESTS MUST BE ON THE SUBMISSION FORM
Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care.
Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care.
Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers.
Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments.
Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.
Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with Mercy Service Standards.

Job requirements

Required Licensure: Current RN License (Meets the criteria to be eligible for licensure in state of Missouri or currently licensed in the state of Missouri.)
Required Certifications: BLS and ACLS from AHA only
Years of Experience: 1 year Stepdown
Float Requirements: as needed, to a similar or lower acuity unit
Must Have Skills/Experience: 1 year Stepdown, inpatient only; Trach/Vent experience

Schedule information

Unit specific information

Number of Beds: 22
Patient Ratios: 1:3/4
Equipment: TRACH, VENT, VAPO, BIPAP
EMR: EPIC
Type of Patients on Unit: Respiratory failure, ETOH, Overdose, GI Bleed, Electrolyte Imbalance, COPD, Cancer

Additional Details

Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care.
Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care.
Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers.
Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments.
Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.
Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Was this helpful?

Yes

Apply with multiple agencies to increase your chances of success.

Best chance of placement

Go Healthcare

4.0rating(28 reviews)

$2,392/week

Hourly Rate (blended)$67

Stated hours36

1 of 10

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Saint Louis is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city for travel nurses.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Saint Louis, with options ranging from furnished apartments to corporate housing.

Transportation

Saint Louis is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system called Metrolink.

Demographics

Saint Louis has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues include heart disease and obesity.
There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

Saint Louis offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, art museums like the Saint Louis Art Museum, live music venues, sports events such as baseball games at Busch Stadium, and outdoor attractions like the Missouri Botanical Garden and Forest Park.

Was this helpful?

Yes

We strive to have reliable information about every job. Tell us what we've got wrong so we can correct it.Report an issue