Registered Nurse Medical Surgical/Tele

Location: St. Louis, MO
Profession: Registered Nurse

Posted: 8/22/2026
Salary: $2249.00/weekly

Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Nights

Job Details

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry Float

Location

Saint Louis, MO

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care as a float pool RN across medical, surgical, oncology, neuro, renal, and cardiology units within a short-term acute care facility
  • Operate within patient-to-nurse ratios of 1:5–6 on days/weekends and 1:6 on nights
  • Utilize telemetry monitoring and perform IV starts as part of routine patient care
  • Operate lift devices including ceiling lifts and bladder scanners (training provided)
  • Call in to a recorded line up to one hour before shift start to receive unit assignment when in float pool status
  • Fulfill every-other-weekend requirement (Saturday/Sunday) plus holiday rotation obligations

Required Qualifications

  • Active RN license in Missouri or a qualifying compact state (Missouri license may be submitted pending; Illinois license must be in hand at time of submittal)
  • Minimum of 2 years of RN experience in a Medical Surgical or Telemetry setting
  • Current BLS (BCLS) certification required
  • Current ACLS certification required
  • Demonstrated IV start competency
  • Telemetry competency required

Preferred Experience / Skills

  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification preferred
  • Experience with EPIC electronic health records
  • Prior float pool or multi-unit nursing experience

Why Join Us

  • Guaranteed hours provided (3 shifts per 13-week contract) and free on-site parking available
  • First-time travelers welcome, with a supportive float process that communicates unit pre-assignments in advance when applicable

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