Emergency Department RN
Saint Louis, MO
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights
$2,884/weekOverview
- Start Date11/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care326 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced ER RN for a Level 1 Trauma Center position requiring 2+ years of trauma experience and Epic proficiency.
Details
- Level 1 Trauma Center Emergency Department in an academic/teaching facility
- Approximately 130 patients per day across 42 beds and 5 trauma rooms
- Night shift schedule (4x12 hours, 19:00-7:00), with 3x12 or 4x12 options accepted
- Every other weekend required
- No on-call requirements
- Floating not required
- Block scheduling accommodated at manager discretion
- EPIC EMR experience required
Requirements
- Active RN license (MO or Compact) required
- Minimum 2 years of ER nursing experience required
- Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, CPI, NIHSS, TNCC
- Preferred certification: PALS
- Level 1 Trauma Center experience required
- Level 2 Trauma Center experience preferred
- Teaching hospital experience preferred
- Epic charting system experience required
- Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, central line care, and starting/maintaining IVs
- Experience with BiPAP/CPAP management and care of ventilated patients
- Experience interpreting ABGs and administering IV vasopressors
- Experience managing arterial lines, procedural sedation, and continuous IV sedation preferred
- Experience with neuro-trauma, CVA, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury preferred
- Experience with cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation and management
- Experience with shock/trauma cases including gunshot wounds and traumatic amputation preferred
- Experience with triage and ortho trauma preferred
- Pending license accepted
Additional Information
- Provide emergency care in a high-acuity, academic Level 1 Trauma Center setting
- Must be willing to work 4 of 8 designated holidays (Thanksgiving Eve, Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 12/26, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Candidates must reside more than 70 miles from the facility to be considered
- RTO must be requested with initial submission; post-signing RTO requests are subject to manager discretion
Facility
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
6 nurses recommend working with SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
- Short Term Acute Care
- 326 beds
Employer
American Traveler
85 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Savannah was truly perfect. Knowledgeable, responsive, caring, informative, and honest. I didn’t feel like I was apart of a sales scheme. She truly put me at ease during the process. I felt like she had my back and would work to find me what I was looking for. I look forward to working with American Traveler in the future.
Cons
No cons
Recommends working with American Traveler
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With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
About Saint Louis, MO
As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Saint Louis, MO here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Saint Louis is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 23°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Saint Louis, with options ranging from furnished apartments to corporate housing.
- Saint Louis is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system called Metrolink.
- Saint Louis has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include heart disease and obesity.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.
- Saint Louis offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, art museums like the Saint Louis Art Museum, live music venues, sports events such as baseball games at Busch Stadium, and outdoor attractions like the Missouri Botanical Garden and Forest Park.
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