Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
St. Louis, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 11, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg position at a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma teaching hospital, requiring Epic proficiency and EKG interpretation skills.

Details

• Night shift schedule (7p–7:30a), 3x12-hour shifts per week
• Medical/Surgical unit within a large short-term acute care hospital (1,266 staffed beds)
• Patient population includes acute renal failure, pneumonia, acute pancreatitis, UTI, encephalopathy/cirrhosis, sickle cell pain crisis, chest pain, COPD, acute asthma exacerbation, syncope/collapse, Type 1 diabetes, and ketoacidosis
• Patient ratios of 1:3–5
• Every other weekend is required
• Floating required within the service line
• Block scheduling is not available
• Charting is done in Epic (experience required)
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active MO RN license or compact RN license from state of permanent residence required
• Current certifications required: BLS and ACLS
• Must pass a Relias EKG exam; interpretation and management of dysrhythmias required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Required skills include: blood product administration, central line blood draw, peripheral line and PICC line management, IV therapy, heparin and insulin administration, PCA management, colostomy/ileostomy care, wound care/wound vac, isolation precautions/PPE, and non-invasive airway management (BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC)
• SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• Valid driver's license required

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible
• RTO is limited to no more than 7 days per 13-week contract; no RTO during the first week of the assignment
• Permanent employees of any BJC facility must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Travelers may remain on assignment for up to 18 months, after which a 3-month break is required before returning
• Facility is a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma teaching hospital
• Navy blue scrubs are required
• Candidates must be clean-shaven or have facial hair that permits proper N95 fit testing — no exceptions
• No medical marijuana cards accepted