ER Registered Nurse
St. Louis, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring a valid MO or compact RN license and a minimum of 2 years of ED experience, with night shift availability and every-other-weekend coverage.

Details

• Night shift schedule: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM (3x12-hour shifts), with potential for 2:45 PM – 3:15 AM shifts as needed
• Emergency Department with 26 beds and an average daily census of 97
• Patient population is adults and geriatrics, with approximately 40% of patients over age 60
• High admission rate with approximately 40% of patients being admitted
• Patient-to-nurse ratio is 1:4 each shift, including weekends
• Every-other-weekend coverage required
• ESI acuity mix: approximately 23% Level 1 & 2, with Level 4s at 6% and Level 5s rarely seen
• Designated Primary Stroke Center (TPA administration) and a top-tier heart hospital with Level 1 STEMI capability
• Cares for Level 3 trauma patients (no formal trauma certification)
• Specialized procedures include moderate/conscious sedation, chest tubes, intubations, central lines, and defibrillation/pacing
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Valid MO state RN license required (compact license also accepted); must be in hand at time of consideration
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, STEMI, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Conscious sedation experience required
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department RN experience required
• Preferred certifications: TNCC, CPI, ENPC, SANE
• Triage and ventilator experience preferred
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility; local candidates are not eligible

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Navy blue or grey scrubs required
• Former permanent employees of any BJC facility must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Travelers may remain on assignment for a maximum of 18 months, after which a 3-month break in service is required
• RTO is limited to no more than 7 days per 13-week contract; no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation
• 13-week contract minimum; longer contract extensions may be available