Medical-Surgical Trauma Registered Nurse
St. Louis, MO
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg assignment in a Level I Trauma Center, requiring a MO or compact RN license and trauma experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Medical Surgical unit within a short-term acute care, Magnet, and teaching hospital
• Patient population includes medical, geriatric trauma (age 55+), ortho trauma, surgical, and trauma cases such as abuse victims, MVA/MVC, falls, and acute care surgery patients
• Nurse to patient ratios are 1:4-5
• Responsibilities include care of patients with spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injury, total joint replacements, surgical drains, chest tubes, and respiratory support devices
• Special equipment includes lifts, restraints, wound vacs, traction, and external fixators
• Uses EPIC EMR; EPIC charting experience required
• Required to work every other weekend
• Day shifts are scheduled as 4x12 hours (7:00-19:30)
• Floating within service line and potentially to affiliated hospitals is required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Block scheduling is not available
• Provide comprehensive nursing care for a diverse patient population including trauma, ortho, surgical, and critical cases
• Team supports floating within service line and to nearby affiliate hospitals
• Facial hair requirements apply for fit-testing; must be able to obtain a proper mask seal
• Navy blue scrubs are required
• Orientation parking instructions and fees vary based on shift schedule
• RTO is limited to no more than 7 days per 13-week contract, with no RTO permitted in the first week
• Up to 18 months of assignment allowed before a 3 month break is required
• Labs and online modules must be completed pre-start as part of onboarding
• No medical marijuana cards accepted

Requirements

• Active MO or Compact RN license required at time of consideration
• BLS (BCLS) and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum two years of recent Med/Surg nursing experience required
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias and must pass Relias EKG exam
• Experience with blood product administration, peripheral IV care, phlebotomy, insulin administration, PCA, and respiratory equipment
• Prior experience with EPIC EMR is required
• No local candidates accepted within a 75-mile radius
• Pending license accepted for consideration, but must be in hand before starting
• Permanent employees must wait one year before returning as a traveler

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts