Medical Surgical RN
St. Louis, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Ortho unit requiring at least 1 year of med/surg experience and EPIC charting proficiency.

Details

• Medical Surgical Ortho unit in a Level I Trauma teaching hospital
• Patient ratios of 1:4-5 across all shifts
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:30)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating within service line to meet facility needs
• No on-call requirements
• Cares for patients with knees, hips, total joints, hand, shoulder, foot and ankle injuries, trauma, oncology, and complex ortho cases
• High turnover, fast-paced environment with patients out of bed within 4 hours post-op

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• BSN preferred
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Med/Surg experience required
• Ortho and Level I Trauma experience preferred (2+ years for trauma)
• EPIC charting experience required
• IV start and phlebotomy skills required
• Cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation/management skills required
• Experience with drains, ice packs, PCA, and epidural management preferred
• Experience with trapeze, walker, traction, lifts, and external fixation preferred
• Must pass Relias EKG exam covering dysrhythmia interpretation and management

Additional Information

• Provide post-surgical ortho care including patient education, mobility assistance, and specialized precautions
• Navy scrub color required
• EPIC charting system used facility-wide
• First-time travelers accepted only with EPIC experience
• Must reside outside a 75-mile radius from the facility; no local candidates accepted
• RTO limited to no more than 7 days per 13-week contract, with no RTO permitted during the first week
• Returning permanent BJC employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Standard travelers may stay up to 18 months, followed by a required 3-month break in service
• Facial hair must comply with fit-testing standards or be shaved for respirator compliance