OR RN
St. Louis, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days
$2,558/weekOverview
- Start Date12/07/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care1,394 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN with extensive Hepatobiliary, Whipple, and Abdominal Organ Transplant background for a 13-week assignment requiring MO or compact RN licensure.
Details
- Operating Room setting within a short-term acute care hospital with 17 rooms and an average daily census of 20-28
- 1:1 patient ratio in the OR
- Day shift, 3x12 hours, 1030-2300
- Required to work every other weekend
- On-call required after shift until 0630, possibly on weekends, with a 45-minute response time; call frequency is approximately 5-6 shifts per 6-week period
- Floating required within scope and skill set to meet facility needs
- Uses Epic for charting
- 36 guaranteed hours per week
Requirements
- Active MO or compact RN license required (no issuance if tied to another compact state)
- Minimum 2 years of Operating Room RN experience required
- Extensive experience in Hepatobiliary, Whipple, and Abdominal Organ Transplant surgeries required
- Proficiency in complex Spine, ENT, Neuro, and intra-abdominal transplant procedures required
- BLS required; ACLS required by compliance deadline
- Epic charting experience required
- Teaching hospital experience preferred
- First-time travelers accepted only with experience in Neuro/Spine/ENT
- Facial hair must allow for proper fit testing or must be shaved, no exceptions
Additional Information
- Provide perioperative nursing care across a range of complex surgical specialties including Neuro, Spine, ENT, General Surgery, and Transplant
- Scrubs provided by facility
- No block scheduling accommodations available
- Must reside outside a 75-mile radius of the facility; no local candidates accepted
- Maximum of 7 days RTO per 13-week contract; no RTO allowed during the first week of assignment
- Contract length is firm at 13 weeks
- Returning permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning to any facility within the health system as a traveler
- Standard travelers may stay up to 18 months, followed by a required 3-month break in service
- After-call rest time of up to 8 hours provided, though team members may be called in to cover breaks, lunches, or shift relief depending on staffing needs
Facility
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
15 nurses recommend working with Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Short Term Acute Care
- 1,394 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 Operating Room 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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