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Facility Name: Mercy Hospital South
Role (RN, Tech, LPN, PT, etc.): RN
Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
Number of Openings: 3
Shift: Nights, 19:00-07:30
Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48 – must be indicated on submission form
Weekend Hours: As required by facility / every other weekend
Call Requirements: None

Job requirements

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
Preferred Certifications: NIHSS
Years of Experience: 1 year Cardiac Stepdown
Float Requirements: as needed, to a similar or lower acuity unit

Schedule information

Shift: Nights, 19:00-07:30
Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48 – must be indicated on submission form
Weekend Hours: As required by facility / every other weekend

Unit specific information

Number of Beds: 32
Patient Ratios: 1:3-1:4
Equipment: Chest tubes, Temp Pacemakers, Bipaps
EMR: EPIC

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 care givers.
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.
Performs direct patient care activities for all age groups to include assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Monitors and coordinates patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient care and comfort.
Functions within the scope of nursing preparation and consistent with the established guidelines of nursing practice.

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ADDRESS615 S New Ballas RdSaint Louis, MO 63141

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About Saint Louis, MO

As a Travel Progressive Care 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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