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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg RN for a Level I Trauma unit requiring 5 years of experience and MO or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Level I Trauma Center Medical Surgical unit in a Magnet & Teaching hospital
• Patient population includes geriatric trauma (55+), trauma victims (abuse, MVA, MVC, falls), and acute care surgery cases (appendicitis, gallbladders, hernia repairs, fistulas, wounds, burns, TBI)
• Patients admitted from ED, OR, or ICU
• Patient ratios of 1:4-6
• Night shift, 4x12 hours (19:00-7:30)
• Can sign for 36 or 48 hours per week
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirement
• Floating required within service line
• Uses Epic charting system
• Special equipment includes lifts, restraints, wound vacs, traction, and external fixators

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required (compact must match permanent residence)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 5 years of RN experience required
• Level I and Level II Trauma experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Must pass Relias EKG exam covering interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Skilled in blood product administration, peripheral line care/management, phlebotomy, IV starts, insulin administration, and PCA management
• Experience with spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injury, and ortho trauma required
• Skilled in care of peripheral nerve block catheters, total joint replacements, surgical drains, and chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac)
• Proficient in CPAP/BiPAP, high flow nasal cannula, nasal cannula, oral suctioning, and oxygen administration devices
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and wound care/wound vac management required
• BSN, CPI, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications preferred
• Prior charge nurse and teaching hospital experience preferred
• Must have facial hair compliant with fit testing standards or be willing to shave

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive Med/Surg nursing care to trauma and acute care surgery patients within a high-acuity Level I Trauma Center
• Navy blue scrub color required
• No more than 7 days of RTO permitted per 13-week contract, with no RTO allowed during the first week of the assignment
• Must reside outside a 75-mile radius of the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• Travel experience required; first-time travelers are not being considered for this role
• Permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning to any BJC facility as a traveler
• Standard travelers may remain for up to 18 months, followed by a required 3-month break in service