Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
St. Louis, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,246/weekOverview
- Start Date08/03/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care1,394 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position at a large academic acute care hospital, requiring a valid MO or compact RN license and at least 2 years of experience.
Details
- Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
- MS/Tele unit in a short-term acute care, academic teaching facility with 1,266 staffed beds
- Patient population includes medical-surgical, post-interventional, neuro overflow, surgical overflow, and pre/post-operative patients
- Patient ratio of 1:4–5
- High acuity, high-turnover unit requiring experience with acute medicine, tube feeds, oxygen titration, and total care patients
- Phlebotomy performed on unit
- Charting via Epic (experience required)
- Every other weekend required
- Floating within the service line required to meet facility needs; may work in another area on certain shifts
- No on-call requirements
- Navy scrubs required
Requirements
- Active MO RN license or compact RN license valid in Missouri required at time of consideration; pending IL license acceptable for Illinois-based applicants
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
- Epic EMR experience required
- Must pass a Relias EKG exam; interpretation and management of dysrhythmias required
- Candidates must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be eligible
Additional Information
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- RTO is limited to no more than 7 days per 13-week contract; no RTO permitted during the first week of orientation
- Travelers may work at this health system for up to 18 months, after which a 3-month break in service is required before returning
- Former permanent employees of this health system must wait 1 year before working as a traveler at any BJC facility
- Parking passes are available for purchase on a monthly basis through the facility's Public Safety department; night shift workers may park at no charge in employee parking
- Block scheduling is not available for this position
- Local candidates are not accepted; home address must be at least 75 miles from the facility
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
76 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
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
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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 Med Surg/Telemetry 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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