Provide telemetry monitoring and nursing care for adult patients in Neuro, Orthopedics, and Med/Surg units. Responsibilities include stroke care delivery, post-operative support, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams using Epic documentation.
Requirements summary
Requires an active Registered Nurse license, BCLS/BLS, and NIHSS certifications. A minimum of 2 years of RN experience is preferred, along with proficiency in electronic medical records.
professional certificateMedication AdministrationWound CarePain ManagementStroke CarePost-operative CareTelemetry MonitoringIV StartsPICC Line ManagementEpic ChartingEarly MobilizationPCA AdministrationNIHSS Assessment
Job description
Overview Registered Nurse – Med Surg/Telemetry (Neuro/Ortho unit) travel assignment in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Start date: 07/13/2026 for a weeks-long assignment with a 3x12 Nights shift.
Weekly pay ranges from $2,081 to $2,241 per week, with 36 guaranteed hours for a 3x12 schedule.
This is an acute care hospital unit (MS/Tele) supporting adult patients in orthopedics, neurology, med/surg, and stroke care.
You’ll work in a Neuro/Ortho (MS/Telemetry) environment with telemetry monitoring and remote surveillance, and you may be floated within the service line (excluding ICU, SDU, and ED).
Local candidates within 75 miles are not accepted.
Key Highlights • Weekly pay
$2,081–$2,241 per week
Guaranteed hours: 36 per week for a 3x12 schedule
Contract length: weeks (start dependent on compliance tier)
Shift: Nights, 3x12 schedule
Start date: 07/13/2026
Setting: Acute care hospital unit (Med/Surg/Telemetry)
Orientation: 38 hours
Floating: Possible within service line (excluding ICU/SDU/ED)
Locational note: Travel assignment; locals within 75 miles not accepted
Responsibilities
Provide bedside nursing care for adult patients on Med/Surg/Telemetry, including orthopedic post-op and stroke/neurology care
Monitor patients via telemetry, interpret alarms, and respond promptly to clinical changes
Initiate and manage IV access, perform IV starts, and maintain PICC line care as applicable
Administer medications per care plans and document in EPIC per policy
Support total joint replacement/post-operative ortho and general neuro/ortho/med/surg patients; apply isolation precautions and PPE appropriately
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team, coordinate patient care, and ensure accurate charting and handoffs
Requirements
Licensure: Active RN license in Missouri or eligible per policy; pending licenses accepted per candidate and compliance notes
Certifications: BLS (BCLS) and NIHSS required; ACLS may be required for some locations; verify per assignment
Benefits
Housing Assistance
Extension Opportunities
24/7 Recruiter And Travel Support
Nationwide Assignments
Fast Credentialing Process
Orientation Support
Experience: 2+ years RN experience preferred; first-time travelers accepted
Special skills: Telemetry monitoring, stroke/CVA care, IV starts and maintenance, PICC line care
Floating: May be floated anywhere within the service line except ICU, SDU, and ED
Scheduling: Night shift; able to work 3x12 nights
Compliance: RTO restrictions—maximum 7 days of RTO within a 13-week contract; no RTO during the first week of assignment
Dedicated recruiter and ongoing travel support throughout the assignment
Competitive weekly pay aligned to travel assignment standards
Assignment-specific compliance and credentialing support
Access to resources and guidance from Healthforce Healthcare LLC throughout the engagement
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Please note
Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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