MS/Tele RN
St. Louis, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift position at a Magnet-designated Level I Trauma teaching hospital requiring 2 years of experience.

Details

• Med/Surg Telemetry unit in a Magnet and Teaching hospital, Level I Trauma Center
• Unit cares for patients awaiting admission to inpatient beds, with care beginning in the Emergency Department
• Patient ratio of 1:4-5
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Can sign for 36 or 48 hours per week
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within service line when needed
• Uses Epic charting system
• Common procedures include dysrhythmia interpretation, IV insulin protocols, feeding tube management, pre/post hemodialysis care, port access, blood product administration, central line care, PICC line management, phlebotomy, peripheral line care, IV starts, heparin protocols, and cardiac drip management (no titration)
• Also manages isolation precautions and portable oxygen equipment

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required (must match permanent residence for compact)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Level II Trauma experience required
• Level I Trauma, teaching hospital, community hospital, and LTAC experience preferred
• Charge RN experience preferred
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Must pass Relias EKG exam
• Skills required include IV therapy/phlebotomy, port access/management, blood product administration, central and peripheral line care, PICC line management, and IV starts
• Facial hair must allow for proper respirator fit testing or candidate must be clean-shaven

Additional Information

• Provide nursing care to Med/Surg Telemetry patients, including those transitioning from the Emergency Department awaiting inpatient beds
• Scrub color is navy blue
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Candidates must reside at least 75 miles from the facility; no local candidates accepted
• Pending license accepted for submission consideration
• Up to 2 time-off requests allowed, not exceeding a total of 40 hours (5 days) during the contract
• No time off permitted during the first week of the assignment
• Former 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