Medical Surgical Telemetry RN
St. Louis, MO
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg night shift position at a Magnet-designated Level I Trauma teaching hospital, requiring a MO or compact RN license and at least 1-2 years of acute care experience.

Details

• Works in a Med/Surg unit within a large short-term acute care, Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma teaching hospital with 1,266 staffed beds
• Patient population includes those with diabetes, renal issues, COPD, abdominal rule-outs, and non-active oncology cases; surgical patients are not cared for on this unit
• Patient ratio is 1:6
• Telemetry and Med/Surg-Tele experience is preferred
• Schedule is 4x12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), with the option to work 36 or 48 hours per week
• Every other weekend is required
• No on-call requirements
• Travelers are required to float within their service line to meet facility needs
• Block scheduling is not available
• Charting is done in Epic; experience is required
• Candidates must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position

Requirements

• Active MO RN license or a compact RN license (must match permanent residence state) required; pending MO license may be accepted
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum of 1-2 years of RN experience required; Level I or teaching facility experience may be considered in lieu of 2 full years
• Experience with Epic EMR required
• Must pass a Relias EKG exam prior to starting; interpretation and management of dysrhythmias is required
• Required clinical skills include: peripheral IV placement and management, blood product administration, heparin and insulin administration, isolation precautions/PPE, and non-invasive airway management
• Preferred skills include: BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tube management (Emerson/PleurEvac), PICC line management, central line blood draws, PCA management, wound care/wound vac, phlebotomy, and telemetry monitoring
• Facial hair must allow for proper fit testing; no exceptions

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who have previously worked as permanent employees at any BJC or Saint Luke's facility must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Travelers may remain on assignment for up to 18 months, after which a 3-month break in service is required before returning
• RTO is limited to no more than 7 days per 13-week contract; no RTO is permitted during the first week of the assignment, and any holiday RTO requires manager approval
• Pre-start orientation modules are required and must be completed through WorkRamp; modules should be started within one week of signing and completed two Fridays prior to the start date
• Scrub color is navy blue
• Monthly parking passes are available at several nearby lots and garages; costs vary by location and shift (night shift workers may park in employee parking at no charge)