Travel Contract

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

$2,789/week
Posted 2 days ago

Overview

  • Start Date08/03/2026
  • Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration13 weeks
  • Facility Information
    Short Term Acute Care1,394 beds
  • Setting
    Hospital

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,789/week

Description

Assignment Overview

  • Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
  • Hours: 48 hrs/wk
  • Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
  • Length: 13 weeks
  • Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Medical/Surgical position at a large academic teaching hospital, requiring active MO or Compact RN license and the ability to pass a Relias EKG exam.

Details

  • Medical/Surgical unit in a large short-term acute care, academic teaching hospital with 1,266 staffed beds
  • Night shift schedule, 4x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
  • Option to work 36 or 48 hours per week
  • Patient ratio of 1:4 on all shifts
  • Average daily census of 15 patients across 12 rooms and 17 beds
  • Floating within the service line required as needed
  • Every other weekend required
  • Charting via Epic (experience required)
  • Telemetry monitoring experience preferred; chemo administration experience preferred
  • 13-week contract with the option to extend

Requirements

  • Active MO RN license required at time of consideration; IL candidates may be considered with a pending IL license
  • Current certifications: BLS and ACLS
  • Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg RN experience required
  • Must pass the Relias EKG exam, with demonstrated ability in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • Epic EMR experience required

Additional Information

  • First-time travelers are welcome to apply
  • Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
  • Navy scrubs required
  • No more than 7 days of RTO permitted per 13-week contract; no RTO 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
  • Parking passes are available for purchase on a monthly basis; night shift workers may park at no charge in employee parking
American Traveler Job ID #P-728965. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg

Facility

Barnes-Jewish Hospital

4.2rating(143 reviews)

14 nurses recommend working with Barnes-Jewish Hospital

5.0rating

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

Anonymous
Anonymous
MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit (RN)
Contract Position
Review of Barnes-Jewish Hospital on Jul 10, 2026
Was this helpful?
View all reviews
DetailsVerification data is contributed by healthcare professionals like you, who leave reviews on Vivian.
  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 1,394 beds
ADDRESSOne Barnes-Jewish Hospital PlazaSaint Louis, MO 63110
View more details

Employer

American Traveler

4.9rating(115 reviews)

76 nurses recommend working with American Traveler

5.0rating

Pros

This company got back to me so fast. Applied on Friday & got the job on Monday! Looking forward to starting my contract with them!

Cons

None

Recommends working with American Traveler

2 nurses found this helpful

Anonymous
Anonymous
Labor and Delivery (RN)
Review of American Traveler on Jul 6, 2026
Was this helpful?
View all reviews
About

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.

Response timewithin an hour
Travel jobs$1,092–4,419/week
Jobs on Vivian5
View more details

About Saint Louis, MO

As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Saint Louis, MO here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • 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.
Weather
  • Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 23°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Saint Louis, with options ranging from furnished apartments to corporate housing.
Transportation
  • Saint Louis is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system called Metrolink.
Demographics
  • 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.
Things to Do
  • 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.
Was this helpful?
We strive to have reliable information about every job. Tell us what we've got wrong so we can correct it.Report an issue

Browse similar jobs

View job details
Travel Contract

Interim Nurse Leader, Med Surg & ICU

  • Kirksville, MO
  • LeaderStat
  • 5x8 hrs
  • Referral Bonus
$3,846/week
Posted 9 days ago
 Verified
View job details
Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • Bestica
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus
$3,015/week
Posted 4 days ago
View job details
Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical Trauma RN

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • Bestica
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus
$3,015/week
Posted 8 days ago
View all similar jobs