Med Surg RN
Saint Louis, MO
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 4

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med Surg RN for a night shift inpatient position requiring an active MO or compact RN license and at least 1 year of recent Med Surg experience.

Details

• Inpatient Med Surg unit setting with 15 beds currently, with 15 more under construction
• Med/Surg patient population including post-trauma, surgical, and medical comorbidity cases
• Night shift schedule, 7:00 PM to 7:35 AM
• Every other weekend required, per facility needs
• No on-call requirements
• May float to other units depending on staffing needs
• Patient ratios approximately 1:5-6 on days and 1:6-7 on nights, though ratios are not guaranteed
• Uses Nova Meters for blood glucose, Alaris IV pumps, Kangaroo pumps, and SCD machines
• Epic EMR used

Requirements

• Active RN license (Missouri or compact) required
• BLS certification from AHA required
• ACLS certification from AHA preferred
• Minimum 1 year of recent Med Surg inpatient experience required
• Valid U.S. Social Security Number required; Canadian SINs not accepted
• No gaps in employment of 90+ days within the past 12 months
• No certifications expiring within the first 30 days of assignment unless renewal documentation is provided

Additional Information

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for all age groups
• Coordinates patient care with ancillary departments to optimize care and comfort
• Maintains professional accountability and evaluates care provided by other direct caregivers
• Maintains patient rights and confidentiality
• Physical demands include standing and walking most of shift, frequent bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients with assistance, pushing/pulling/gripping up to 50 lbs, pinching up to 15 lbs, and minimal kneeling, crouching, and crawling
• High risk exposure to blood and body fluids
• Night shift staff orient on day shift and must be available the entire orientation week
• Flu vaccination or Mercy-approved exemption required for all travelers from November 1 through April 1; declinations not accepted
• RTO of up to 5 days allowed but must be made up during the assignment; only 1 holiday RTO request permitted per assignment
• Black scrubs required; no open-toed shoes or other attire permitted
• Located at a Level 2 Trauma Center with Comprehensive Stroke Center and Level 1 STEMI Center designations
• Local candidates accepted, though local candidates are subject to a reduced bill rate
• Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts before requiring a 1-year separation or transfer to a facility outside the radius