Facility Name: Mercy Hospital South
Floor: IP Med Surg East
Location 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: 154406062
Role (RN, Tech, LPN, PT, etc.): RN
Specialty: Med Surg
Number of Openings: 3
Shift: Nights, 1900-0730
Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48 must be indicated on submission form
Assignment Length: 13 weeks
ALL 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 needs

Unit Information:
Number of Beds: 15 currently; 15 beds under construction
Patient Ratios: 1:5-6 on days 1:6-7 on nights. We do not guarantee ratios. Careful consideration is given depending on the circumstance
Equipment: Nova Meters for Blood glucose, Alaris IV pump, Kangaroo pumps, SCD machine
EMR: EPIC

Hiring Profile:
Must Have Skills/Experience: 1 year Med Surg, inpatient only
Preferred Skillset/Experience:
Type of Patients on Unit: Med/Surg Patients
Personality Fit: Overall team player that is willing to provide care to our diverse population
Dress Code: Scrub Color: Black
Any unacceptable attire: anything other than above, no open toed shoes

Auto 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.
• Night shift orients on day shift. Traveler must be available the entire week for orientation.

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 Standards

Overview:
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 B 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 Award

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• Gateway Arch
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