RN Med Surg | Saint Louis, Missouri

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Job Description

Deliver exceptional orthopedic nursing care on the night shift at a well-established hospital known for advanced specialty services and compassionate patient treatment. This contract role offers the opportunity to work a flexible schedule with either 36 or 48 guaranteed hours per week on a busy orthopedic unit caring for post-trauma and surgical patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for orthopedic inpatients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes and comfort.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold professional accountability in nursing practice aligned with mission and service standards.
• Assist with patient mobility including lifting and turning with appropriate support.
• Utilize EMR (Epic) system for documentation and coordination of care.
• Adapt to floating requirements to similar or lower acuity units as needed.
• Participate in orientation, including day shift orientation prior to night shift start.

Desired Qualifications & Experience:

• Current RN license eligible or active in Missouri.
• Minimum 2 years inpatient orthopedic nursing experience required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.
• Ability to work every other weekend and comply with flu vaccination policy November through April.
• Dependable, flexible, and collaborative team player committed to high standards of care.

Location Highlights: Situated in the vibrant St. Louis area, this role places you near iconic attractions such as the Gateway Arch, Six Flags amusement park, and lively entertainment districts. Enjoy a city celebrated for its rich brewing history and dynamic culinary scene, plus numerous cultural opportunities like the City Museum and the bustling Union Station complex.

Shift & Schedule:

• Nights, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• 36 or 48 hours/week (flexible, to be specified upon submission)
• Weekend rotations every other weekend as needed

This 13-week contract position provides an engaging environment supported by a hospital recognized for trauma care, stroke certifications, and heart failure quality accolades. Orientation on day shifts is required to ensure a smooth transition.

Apply now to advance your orthopedic nursing career with a respected regional medical center offering a rewarding practice setting and a dynamic community lifestyle.