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Department: Neurology 6C Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry Open Positions: 1 Offer Type: Auto-offer (no interview specified) 1. Shift & Contract Details
Night shift, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (listed as 7:00 PM–7:30 AM in the shift field) Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48 hours per week — must be selected on the submission form Contract Length: 13 weeks listed; however, the contract field says 182 weeks. Confirm the actual duration with the recruiter. Weekend Requirement: As required by the facility Call Requirement: None Start Date: Not specified Local Candidate Rate: $10 below the posted travel bill rate 2.
Required Experience Minimum 1 year of inpatient Telemetry RN experience Experience and competency in drug titration Neuro experience is preferred, with 1 year of inpatient Neuro experience listed as the preference Must be flexible and able to float to other units on a rotational basis 3. Required Licensure & Certifications Current RN license or eligibility for licensure in Missouri BLS – AHA only NIHSS certification — candidates may submit without it but must obtain it before starting 4.
Unit Details Number of Beds: 32 Patient Ratios: Day
1:5–6 Night
1:6–7 Ratios are not guaranteed and depend on patient-care circumstances. Patient Population: Neurology, Medical, and Medical Telemetry EMR: Epic 5. Equipment Used Telemetry monitoring equipment Patient lift equipment IV pumps Tube-feeding pumps 6.
Scheduling & Time-Off Policies Blocked scheduling: May be approved depending on facility requirements; request must be included on the submission form. RTO (requested time off): Must be made up at the end of the assignment. No RTO is approved during the first week.
Only one holiday RTO request may be submitted per assignment. Night-shift nurses must orient on the day shift and be available for the entire orientation week. All contingency requests must be included on the submission form. 7.
Dress Code - Black scrubs only. 8. Flu Vaccination Policy From November 1 through April 1, travelers must have either: A flu vaccination, or A Mercy-approved exemption. Declinations are not accepted. 9.
Provide direct patient care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Monitor and coordinate patient care with other departments. Care for patients with neurological conditions, medical comorbidities, post-trauma needs, and post-surgical conditions.
Evaluate the effectiveness of care provided by other caregivers. Maintain patient rights, confidentiality, and professional accountability. Follow the Missouri Nurse Practice Act and Mercy's clinical standards. 10.
Physical Requirements Stand and walk for most of the shift. Bend, stoop, lift, and turn patients with assistance. Push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs.
Pinch up to 15 lbs. Occasional kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Potential exposure to blood and body fluids.
About the role
Contract Length: 13 weeks listed; however, the contract field says 182 weeks. Confirm the actual duration with the recruiter.