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Position Details

Job Title: RN - Tele
Facility: Mercy Hospital St Louis
Location: 615 S New Ballas Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63141
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks (up to 26 weeks upon request)
Number of Openings: 1

Shift Information

Shift: Nights – 4x12 (7 PM - 7 AM)
Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48 (upon request)
Weekend Hours: As needed (standard expectation of every other full weekend)
Call Requirements: N/A

Unit Information

Department: Med Surg / Tele
Patient Ratios: Typical is 4-6:1
Type of Patients: 50% Medical / 50% Tele (adults only)
Number of Beds: Not specified
Equipment: Standard Nursing equipment on Tele unit
EMR System: EPIC

Qualifications

Required Certifications: NIHSS, BLS, ACLS
Experience: 2+ years of Tele experience required
Float Requirements: As needed/customary

Personality Fit

Team player
Cares for positive patient outcomes
Superior communication skills

Dress Code

Scrub Color: Black
Unacceptable Attire: Not specified

Additional Information

Overview: The RN will perform direct patient care activities for all age groups, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role involves monitoring and coordinating patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient care and comfort, functioning within the scope of nursing preparation and consistent with established guidelines.

Benefits and Expectations

Requested Time Off: Up to 5 days in each 13 weeks can be automatically approved.
Holidays: Candidates should expect to work at least one of the major winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Day).

About Mercy Hospital St. Louis

Mercy Hospital St. Louis has been a healing presence in the region for over 150 years, offering compassionate medical and specialty care. The facility has received numerous recognitions, including:

CMS Five-Star Hospital
Leapfrog Straight A Hospital
2020 Top Hospital Award by Leapfrog
100 Top Hospital by Watson Health

Featured Medical Services

Oncology
Cardiovascular care
Obstetrics
Women’s health
Pediatrics
Emergency services
Burn care
Stroke care
Behavioral health
Home health

Explore St. Louis

Gateway Arch
Six Flags St. Louis
St. Louis Cardinals & Blues
Union Station
Craft breweries
City Museum
Forest Park

This information is relevant for healthcare recruiters and workers considering a travel nursing position at Mercy Hospital St. Louis.

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About Saint Louis, MO

As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Saint Louis, MO here's what you should know:

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

Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 23°F.

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.

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