Operating Room Registered Nurse
St. Louis, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days
$2,534/weekOverview
- Start Date08/03/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care1,394 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a Level I Trauma Center and Magnet-designated teaching hospital, with required competency in general surgery, orthopedics, and plastics, and on-call responsibilities every 6-week schedule.
Details
- Day shifts, 3x12-hour shifts, 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Short-term acute care hospital setting within a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma Center and teaching hospital with 1,273 staffed beds
- OR unit covering general surgery, orthopedics, ortho trauma, and plastics
- Floating within the OR service line to other ORs based on staffing census
- Call required: weekday call 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM; weekend call 7:00 AM – 7:00 AM; response time within 45 minutes
- 4–6 call shifts per 6-week period, with start times subject to adjustment based on staffing needs
- If working call past midnight, up to 8 hours of rest time is provided before potential return to shift
- Charting via Epic
- Holiday coverage required as needed
Requirements
- Active MO RN license or compact RN license required; must be valid at time of consideration
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of OR experience required
- Proficiency in general surgery, orthopedics, ortho trauma, and/or plastics required
- Circulating skills required; scrub experience preferred
- Epic EMR experience required
- Candidate's home address must be at least 75 miles from the facility
Additional Information
- First-time travelers will be considered with 3+ years of OR experience and strong orthopedics background
- Navy blue scrubs required
- RTO is limited to no more than 7 days per 13-week contract; no RTO 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 remain for up to 18 months, after which a 3-month break in service is required before returning
- Local candidates are not accepted; candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility
- Pending IL license is acceptable at time of consideration with a notation on the profile
Facility
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
14 nurses recommend working with Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Pros
Staffing is great and the people on my unit were so friendly and nice! Great teamwork and always techs/free charges/resource nurses!
Cons
Older facility and they don’t have some of the newest equipment
- Short Term Acute Care
- 1,394 beds
Employer
American Traveler
79 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
I couldn’t have asked for a better experience for my first travel assignment. American Traveler has made the entire process feel easy from start to finish. Everything was explained clearly, and I always knew what the next step was, i never felt like i was left in the dark. One of my favorite things has been how communicative everyone is. Whether it’s my recruiter, Amanda, or Iranna from payroll, I always get a quick response when I have a question. It’s nice working with a team that actually follows up and keeps you in the loop. Amanda has been awesome throughout my assignment. She checks in regularly with a call or text just to see how things are going and make sure I don’t need anything. That level of support has really stood out to me. I’m rly happy I chose American Traveler for my first assignment, and I wouldn’t hesitate to work with them again.
Cons
None
Recommends working with American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
About Saint Louis, MO
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Saint Louis, MO here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Saint Louis is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 23°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Saint Louis, with options ranging from furnished apartments to corporate housing.
- Saint Louis is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system called Metrolink.
- Saint Louis has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include heart disease and obesity.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.
- Saint Louis offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, art museums like the Saint Louis Art Museum, live music venues, sports events such as baseball games at Busch Stadium, and outdoor attractions like the Missouri Botanical Garden and Forest Park.
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