Med Surg Trauma RN
St. Louis, MO
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Trauma unit, requiring 5 years of experience and a Level I Trauma background.

Details

• Medical Surgical Trauma unit within a Level I Trauma Center and Magnet/Teaching hospital
• Patient population includes geriatric trauma, abuse/violence victims, MVA/MVC, falls, and acute care surgery cases such as appendicitis, gallbladders, hernia repairs, fistulas, wounds, burns, and TBI
• Patients transfer from ED, OR, or ICU
• Patient ratios of 1:4-6
• Day shift schedule, 4x12 hours (7:00 AM-7:30 PM)
• Can sign for 36 or 48 hours per week
• Required to work every other weekend
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required within service line to meet facility needs
• EPIC charting system used

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
• Experience required in Med/Surg, blood product administration, peripheral line care/management, phlebotomy, starting IVs, insulin administration, and PCA management
• Experience with spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injury, ortho trauma, peripheral nerve block catheters, and total joint replacements required
• Experience with surgical drains, chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac), CPAP/BiPAP, high flow nasal cannula, nasal cannula, oral suctioning, and oxygen administration required
• Experience with isolation precautions and wound care/wound vac required
• Previous charge experience and BSN preferred
• CPI, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred

Additional Information

• Care for trauma and acute care surgery patients using specialized equipment including lifts, restraints, wound vacs, traction, and external fixators
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Must have facial hair compliant with fit testing standards or be willing to shave
• No more than 7 days of RTO permitted per 13-week contract, with no RTO allowed during the first week of the assignment
• Candidates must reside outside a 75-mile radius, as no local candidates are accepted
• Standard travelers may work up to an 18-month period before requiring a 3-month break in service
• Permanent BJC or Saint Luke's employees must wait 1 year before returning to any BJC facility as a traveler
• Travel experience is required for this position