Travel Contract

Stepdown RN
Saint Joseph, Missouri
Mosaic Life Care

$1,912-2,169/week
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Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Overview

  • Specialty: Registered Nurse
  • Location: Saint Joseph, Missouri
  • Facility: Mosaic Life Care St. Joseph
  • Hospital System: VitalCaring Group
  • Employment Type: Travel/Contract
  • Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

  • Position: Stepdown RN
  • Start Date: April 1
  • Shift: 3x12 Nights (1900-0700)
  • Experience Required: 1 year
  • Preferred Education: BSN

Certifications Required

  • RN State License and/or Compact State Licensure
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
  • Tech Cert Verification - National
  • HIPAA Safety Manual Acknowledgement
  • Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing
  • NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP)
  • IV Certification (for LPNs)
  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
  • Competency Exam
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam

Health Requirements

  • Physical Exam (within the last 12 months)
  • Negative TB or Chest X-Ray (updated annually)
  • Vaccination documentation for:
    • Rubeola (Measles)
    • Mumps
    • Rubella
    • Hepatitis B
    • Varicella
  • Drug Screen (within 30 days of start)
  • Flu Vaccine or approved exemption during flu season

Background and History Checks

  • National criminal check, state & county search (10-year address history)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM check
  • HHS/OIG check
  • 2 Professional References (within 3 years)
  • Skills Checklist
  • Work History Verification
  • Education Verification
  • State Specific Search (MO EDL)

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 Information

  • Locals accepted at a reduced rate (50-mile radius)
  • Pending license acceptable, but must be in hand prior to start

This opportunity is ideal for healthcare professionals looking to expand their experience in a dynamic hospital environment.

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Facility

Long Term Acute Care Hospital Mosaic Life Care at Saint Joseph

4.7rating(3 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Long Term Acute Care Hospital Mosaic Life Care at Saint Joseph

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Long Term Acute Care Hospital Mosaic Life Care at Saint Joseph
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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 41 beds
ADDRESS5325 Faraon Street, 2nd FloorSaint Joseph, MO 64506
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About Saint Joseph, MO

As a Travel Stepdown 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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