Medical-Surgical Trauma RN
St. Louis, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 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 5 years of experience and Level I Trauma background.

Details

• Night shift schedule (7p–7:30a), 3x12-hour shifts per week, with an option to work 36 or 48 hours per week
• Patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:4–6
• Work in a 1,266-bed short-term acute care Magnet and teaching hospital on a Med/Surg trauma unit
• Patient population includes geriatric trauma (55+), abuse/violence victims, MVA/MVC, falls, acute care surgery (appendicitis, gallbladder, hernia repairs, fistulas, wounds, burns, TBI), spinal cord injuries, ortho trauma, and total joint replacements
• Patients are admitted from the ED, OR, or ICU
• Charting is done in Epic; Epic experience is required
• Floating within scope may be required to meet facility needs
• Every other weekend is required
• No on-call requirements
• Block scheduling is not available

Requirements

• Active MO RN license or compact license valid in MO required at time of consideration
• 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 experience required
• Proficiency required in: blood product administration, peripheral line care/management, phlebotomy, IV starts, insulin management, PCA, wound care/wound vac, chest tube management (Emerson/Pleur-evac), CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, oral suctioning, oxygen delivery devices, isolation precautions, peripheral nerve block catheters, surgical drains, and spinal cord/TBI care
• Experience with specialized equipment including wound vacs, traction, external fixators, lifts, and restraints required
• Must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position

Additional Information

• Scrub color is navy blue
• Candidates may not be currently working or living within 75 miles of the facility — local candidates are not accepted
• RTO is limited to no more than 7 days per 13-week contract; no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation
• Former permanent employees of any BJC facility must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Travelers may work at this facility for up to 18 months, after which a 3-month break in service is required before returning
• Parking passes are available for purchase through the facility's Public Safety department; night shift workers may park at no charge in employee parking