RN – Medical-Surgical

Specialty: Medical-Surgical
Facility: Mercy Hospital South
State License: MO
Certs/Licenses:
Years of Experience: 1
Shift: 19:00-07:30
Guaranteed Hours:
Description: Specialty: Med SurgFacility: Mercy Hospital SouthState License: MOCerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: 1Shift: 19:00-07:30Guaranteed Hours: Description: Description:Position TemplateFacility Name: Mercy Hospital SouthFloor: 5 West Med SurgLocation Address: 10010 Kennerly Rd, St. Louis, MO 63128 Flu Vaccination/Mercy Approved Exemptions is required for all travelers from November 1-April 1. Declinations are not accepted. Position Information:THIS POSITION IS AUTO-OFFER Facility Department/Cost Center: 154406069 The bill rate for local candidates will be $10 below the posted travel rate Role (RN, Tech, LPN, PT, etc.): RN Specialty: Med Surg Number of Openings: 2 Shift: Nights, 1900-0730 Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48 must be indicated on submission form Assignment Length: 13 weeksALL CONTINGENCY REQUESTS MUST BE ON THE SUBMISSION FORM Weekend Hours: As required by facility/every other weekend Call Requirements: None Required Licensure: Current RN License (Meets the criteria to be eligible for licensure in state of Missouri or currently licensed in the state of Missouri.) Required Certifications: BLS from AHA only Preferred Certifications: ACLS from AHA only Years of Experience: 1 year Med Surg Float Requirements: May be floated to other units depending on staffing needsUnit Information: Number of Beds: 30 Patient Ratios: 1:6-7. We do not guarantee ratios. Careful consideration is given depending on the circumstance Equipment: Alaris IV pumps, Kangaroo enteral feeding pumps, wound vacs, SCD machines, PCA pumps, low air loss mattresses, remote telemetry monitors EMR: EPICHiring Profile: Must Have Skills/Experience: 1 year Med Surg, inpatient only Preferred Skillset/Experience: Type of Patients on Unit: GI, GU, Wound Care, Acute Withdrawal, Altered Mental Status, Dialysis/ESRD, minor surgical Personality Fit: patient-focused, team playerDress Code: Scrub Color: Black Any unacceptable attire: anything other than above; leggingsAuto Offer Guidelines: Flexible Guaranteed Hours – 36 or 48 hours – must be listed on submission form Blocked Scheduling (no specific days) may be approved based on facility requirements – must be listed on submission form RTO of 5 days or less, must make up the week on the back end Holiday RTO can request only 1 per assignment Auto Offers are contingent upon facility approval. Offer may be retracted within 48 hours by the facility.Additional Information:Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service StandardsOverview: Performs direct patient care activities for all age groups to include assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Monitors and coordinates patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient care and comfort. Functions within the scope of nursing preparation and consistent with the established guidelines of nursing practice, the Missouri Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Code of Conduct, Mercy Mission and Values and Mercy Service Standards. Working Conditions, Mental and Physical Requirements: Stand and walk most of the time on duty. Meet unit specific physical demands. Significant amount of bending and stooping, as well as lifting and turning patients with assistance. May be required to work differing schedules, shifts, days of the week, or work frequency according to patient care requirements. High risk exposure to blood and body fluids. Physical demands are attached plus push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs., pinch up to 15 lbs., kneel, crouch, and crawl minimally. Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care for patient post trauma, surgical interventions and medical comorbitities. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.Facility Overview:Mercy Hospital South earned A grade in The Leapfrog Group s Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grade. Mercy Hospital South has been a healing presence in the South St. Louis County area for more than 140 years. Today, we continue providing compassionate medical and specialty care on our South County campus, just west of I-270 on Tesson Ferry Road. We care for patients from St. Louis City and St. Louis County, as well as Jefferson, Franklin, Saint Francois and Sainte Genevieve counties in Missouri; and Monroe, Randolph and St. Clair counties in Illinois. Mercy Hospital South provides all-private rooms and nationally recognized care including: Level 2 Trauma Center the only one in the South County area Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center Level 1 STEMI Center Joint Commission s Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Certification in Heart Failure American Heart Association s Get With The Guidelines-Heart Failure Gold Plus Quality Achievement AwardThings to Do In St. Louis, MO:Gateway ArchThrill Seeker:Six Flags St. LouisGet Your Head in the Game:St. Louis Cardinals&St. Louis BluesNight Owl: VisitSt. Louis entertainment districtsUnion Station: Largest and busiest passenger rail terminals in the world. Holds St. Louis Aquarium, 200 ft. St. Louis Wheel, 18-hole miniature golf course, ropes course, restaurants, and hotel.Raise a Pint to St. Louis Brewing History: A city built on brewing with almost 65 craft breweries.City Museum: Located in a 600,000 square foot former shoe company warehouseEat Your Heart Out: St. Louis was named one of the America s next great food cities by Food & Wine. General Comments No. of Positions: 1/2. Position creation reason:Vacant Position; AUTO OFFER: Travel: RN Med Surg 5W – Nights