Trauma Med Surg 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 an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Trauma unit requiring 5+ years of experience and Level I/II Trauma background.

Details

• Level I Trauma Center within a Magnet-designated teaching hospital
• Medical Surgical Trauma unit caring for patients transferred from ED, OR, or ICU
• Patient population includes geriatric trauma, abuse/violence victims, MVA/MVC, falls, and acute care surgery cases (appendicitis, gallbladders, hernia repairs, fistulas, wounds, burns, TBI)
• Patient ratios of 1:4-6
• Night shift, 4x12 hours (19:00-07:30)
• Option to sign for 36 or 48 hours per week
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within service line to meet facility needs
• 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 certification required
• Minimum 5 years of RN experience required
• Level I and Level II Trauma experience required
• Must pass Relias EKG exam covering interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Skilled in blood product administration, peripheral line care, phlebotomy, and starting IVs
• Experience with insulin and PCA administration
• Experience managing spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injury, and ortho trauma
• Experience with peripheral nerve block catheters and total joint replacements
• Skilled in managing surgical drains and chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac)
• Experience with CPAP/BiPAP, high flow nasal cannula, nasal cannula, and oxygen administration
• Skilled in oral suctioning and isolation precautions/PPE
• Wound care and wound vac experience required
• BSN, CPI, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications preferred
• Teaching hospital and charge nurse experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide care to trauma and acute surgical patients within a high-acuity Med/Surg unit
• Must reside outside a 75-mile radius of the facility; local candidates not accepted
• No more than 7 days of RTO permitted per 13-week contract, with no RTO allowed during the first week
• Returning permanent BJC or Saint Luke's employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Standard travelers may work up to 18 months before requiring a 3-month break in service
• Scrub color required: Navy Blue
• Travel experience required for this position