Travel Contract

PCU / Telemetry RN
Saint Joseph, Missouri
Mosaic Life Care

$1,852-2,234/week
Posted 1 hour ago  Verified
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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.

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About Saint Joseph, MO

As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Saint Joseph, MO here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
  • Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs of 86°F and winter lows of 17°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.
Transportation
  • Car-friendly city with limited public transportation options.
Demographics
  • Diverse community with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
  • Saint Joseph has a growing population of travel nurses.
Things to Do
  • Variety of restaurants, local art scene, live music venues, sports events, and outdoor activities near the Missouri River.
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