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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 6, 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 Center, requiring at least 5 years of experience and EKG interpretation skills.

Details

• Night shift schedule, 4x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
• Option to work 36 or 48 hours per week
• Medical-Surgical unit within a short-term acute care, Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma Center and teaching hospital
• Patient population includes geriatric trauma (55+), MVA/MVC/fall victims, abuse/violence victims, and acute care surgery patients (appendicitis, gallbladder, hernia repair, fistulas, wounds, burns, TBI)
• Patients sourced from the ED, OR, and ICU
• Patient ratio of 1:4–6
• Every other weekend required
• Floating within scope required to meet facility needs
• No on-call requirement
• EMR: Epic (experience required)
• Block scheduling is not available
• Special equipment includes lifts, restraints, wound vacs, traction, and external fixators

Requirements

• Active MO RN license or Compact RN license required; pending IL license may be accepted with notation
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 5 years of RN experience required
• Level I Trauma Center experience required
• Must pass a Relias EKG exam; EKG interpretation and dysrhythmia management required
• Proficiency in Med/Surg skills including: blood product administration, peripheral line care/management, phlebotomy, IV starts, insulin management, PCA, CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, oral suctioning, oxygen delivery devices, isolation precautions, and wound care/wound vac
• Experience with spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injury, ortho trauma, peripheral nerve block catheters, total joint replacements, surgical drains, and chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac) required
• Must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Navy blue scrubs required
• RTO is limited to no more than 7 days per 13-week contract; no RTO during the first week of orientation
• Travelers may remain for up to 18 months, after which a 3-month break in service is required before returning
• Former permanent employees of the health system must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Parking passes are available for purchase through the facility's Public Safety department at varying costs depending on lot; night shift workers may park at no charge in employee parking
• First-time travelers: refer to position details for eligibility