Med Surg RN
Saint Louis, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a night shift inpatient position requiring at least 1 year of recent Med/Surg experience.

Details

• Inpatient Medical Surgical unit with 20 beds
• Patient ratios of 1:5-6 on days and 1:6-7 on nights, not guaranteed
• Night shift schedule from 1900-0730
• Every other weekend required as needed by facility
• No on-call requirements
• May float to other units depending on staffing needs
• Uses Nova Meters for blood glucose, Alaris IV pumps, Kangaroo pumps, and SCD machines
• EPIC EMR used

Requirements

• Active RN license (Missouri or compact)
• BLS certification from AHA required
• ACLS certification from AHA preferred
• Minimum 1 year of recent inpatient Med/Surg experience required
• Must be able to stand and walk for most of shift
• Able to push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs, pinch up to 15 lbs, and perform minimal kneeling, crouching, and crawling
• High risk exposure to blood and body fluids

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation across all age groups
• Coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize care and comfort
• Maintain professional accountability and evaluate care provided by other direct caregivers
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information
• Flu vaccination (or Mercy-approved exemption) required for all travelers from November 1 to April 1, with no declinations accepted
• Black scrubs required; open-toed shoes not permitted
• Level 2 Trauma Center and Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center designation
• RTO of up to 5 days allowed but must be made up during the assignment
• Only 1 holiday RTO request permitted per assignment
• Local candidates accepted