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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Med/Surg trauma unit requiring 5 years of experience and Level I Trauma background.

Details

• Level I Trauma Center Med/Surg unit within a Magnet-designated, teaching hospital
• Patient population includes geriatric trauma, trauma (abuse/violence, MVA/MVC, falls), and acute care surgery cases (appendicitis, gallbladders, hernia repairs, fistulas, wounds, burns, TBI)
• Patients are admitted from ED, OR, or ICU
• Patient ratios of 1:4-6
• Night shift, 4x12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Can sign for 36 or 48 hours per week
• Required to work every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within service line to meet facility needs
• Uses Epic charting system
• Uses specialized equipment including lifts, restraints, wound vacs, traction, and external fixators

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required (compact must match permanent residence)
• Current certifications: BLS and ACLS required
• BSN, CPI, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience required
• Level I and Level II Trauma experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Travel nursing experience required
• Must pass Relias EKG exam covering interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Skilled in blood product administration, peripheral line care, phlebotomy, IV starts, insulin administration, and PCA management
• Experience with spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injury, and ortho trauma required
• Experience with peripheral nerve block catheters and total joint replacements
• Skilled in managing surgical drains and chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac)
• Respiratory care skills including CPAP/BiPAP, high flow nasal cannula, nasal cannula, oral suctioning, and oxygen administration
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and wound care/wound vac required
• Valid MO state license required at time of consideration

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive medical-surgical trauma nursing care including wound care, IV therapy, and respiratory support
• Navy blue scrub color required
• Must complete fit testing with facial hair allowing proper seal, or be expected to shave
• Labs must be completed within 48-72 hours of signing
• No local candidates accepted within a 75-mile radius
• Maximum of 7 days RTO per 13-week contract, with no RTO allowed during the first week of the assignment
• Returning travelers must take a 3-month break after an 18-month assignment period
• Permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning to any BJC facility as a traveler
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position