Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse – Telemetry (Nephrology Telemetry), Saint Louis, MO, United States. Travel assignment in an acute care, adult nephrology telemetry unit with peritoneal dialysis capability. Start date: Not specified in posting. Duration: Weeks. Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts. Weekly pay: $2,111–$2,202. Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week on a 3x12 schedule. Unit features: 27-bed Nephrology Telemetry unit with a daily census around 25; interdisciplinary support available. Locals accepted: No (within a 75-mile local radius). Orientation: 40 hours. Floating within scope/service line to meet facility needs.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,111–$2,202 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week (3x12s)
- Contract duration: Weeks
- Shift: Nights, 3x12
- Start date: Not specified in posting
- Unit details: Adult Nephrology Telemetry, 27 beds, peritoneal dialysis capability

Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care for adult nephrology telemetry patients, with cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia recognition
- Manage peritoneal dialysis procedures and general telemetry care, including vascular access and fluid/electrolyte balance
- Administer medications, initiate IV therapy, and assist with renal/telemetry-related treatments as ordered
- Monitor vital signs and telemetry alarms; respond to changes in patient status and implement appropriate interventions
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (IV team, PT, Respiratory, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response, Transport, Unit Secretary) to coordinate care
- Document care in the electronic health record (Epic); ensure patient safety, comfort, and accurate charting

Requirements
- Licensure: Active RN license in Missouri or a compact/state-to-state option; MO: submission without license allowed; IL: license in hand at submittal; Compact: must match permanent residence
- Certifications: BLS/BCLS and NIHSS
- Experience: 1–2 years preferred; first-timers accepted
- Specialty/skills: Peritoneal dialysis experience required; cardiac telemetry monitoring and renal patient care within an adult unit
- Scheduling: Ability to work nights on a 3x12 schedule; weekend shifts required (2 shifts every other weekend)
- Onboarding: Labs within 48–72 hours of signing; required pre-start modules; must complete 2 Fridays prior to start; fit-testing requirements
- Floating: Willing to float within scope/service line as needed

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the engagement
- Orientation: 40 hours to prepare for start
- Nationwide assignments and extension opportunities
- Supportive team environment and onboarding resources

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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.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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