Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
St. Louis, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position at a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma teaching hospital, requiring at least 2 years of experience and a valid MO or compact RN license.

Details

• Med/Surg Telemetry unit within a large, short-term acute care hospital (1,266 staffed beds)
• Cares for patients transitioning from the ED while awaiting inpatient bed placement
• Patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:4–5
• Specialized procedures include EKG/dysrhythmia interpretation, IV insulin protocols, heparin protocols, cardiac drip management (no titration), blood product administration, pre/post hemodialysis management, PCA, thrombolytics, feeding tube care, port access, central line care, PICC line management, phlebotomy, and peripheral IV placement
• Manages patients on substance withdrawal protocols and ortho/trauma traction
• Oxygen delivery management including nasal cannula, face masks, and portable oxygen tanks, as well as isolation precautions
• Charting in Epic (experience required)
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating within the service line as needed
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active MO RN license or compact RN license valid in Missouri required at time of consideration
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Prior Med/Surg Telemetry experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Must pass a Relias EKG exam prior to starting
• Candidates must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma Center and academic teaching hospital
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Parking passes are available for purchase through the facility's Public Safety department; night shift workers park at no charge
• RTO is limited to a maximum of 5 days (40 hours) per contract, with no more than 2 RTO requests
• Travelers may remain at this health system for up to 18 months, after which a 3-month break in service is required
• Former permanent employees of this health system must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply