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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ER RN for a Level I Trauma Center role requiring prior trauma experience, ACLS/BLS certification, and travel nursing experience.

Details

• 13-week ER assignment in a Magnet, Teaching, Level I Trauma Center hospital
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (6:00 PM-6:30 AM)
• Option to sign for 36 or 48 hours per week
• Patient ratios typically 4:1, with occasional flex to 5:1
• Required to work every other weekend
• Only Friday-Sunday weekend block scheduling available; no weekday block schedules
• Frequently required to staff in the behavioral health ED POD
• No floating outside of service line
• No on-call requirements
• Uses EPIC charting system

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required (compact must match permanent residence)
• ACLS and BLS certification required
• TNCC certification required
• CPI, NIHSS certifications preferred
• 3 years of ER experience required; candidates with 2-3 years may be considered if they have Level I trauma center and travel assignment experience
• Must have prior travel nursing experience
• EPIC charting experience required
• Level I and/or Level II Trauma Center experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Must pass Relias EKG exam demonstrating interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Skilled in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, and emergency medications required
• Experience with psychiatric patients including acute psychosis, drug overdose, violent behavior, and suicidal patients
• Must have facial hair compliant with respirator fit testing standards or be willing to shave

Additional Information

• Provide emergency department nursing care including triage, cardiac monitoring, and emergency response
• Navy blue scrub color required
• Candidates must reside outside a 75-mile radius; no local candidates accepted
• Standard travelers may stay up to 18 months, followed by a required 3-month break in service
• Permanent BJC or Saint Luke's employees must wait 1 year before returning as a travel RN
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• No more than 7 days of RTO allowed per 13-week contract, with no RTO permitted during the first week of the assignment
• Lab work must be completed within 48-72 hours of contract signing