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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 12-week night shift assignment at a Level I Trauma teaching hospital, requiring at least 1 year of experience and a MO or compact RN license.

Details

• Medical Surgical unit within a short-term acute care, Magnet-designated teaching hospital and Level I Trauma Center
• Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours from 19:00 to 7:30
• Patient ratios of 1:3-5
• Option to sign for 36 or 48 hours per week
• Required to work every other weekend
• Floating required within service line scope to meet facility needs
• No on-call responsibilities
• EPIC charting system required
• Care for acute care medicine patients including acute renal failure, pneumonia, acute pancreatitis, UTI, encephalopathy/cirrhosis, sickle cell pain crisis, chest pain, COPD, asthma exacerbation, syncope/collapse, and diabetic ketoacidosis

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required (compact must match permanent residence)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg nursing experience required
• EPIC charting experience required
• Must pass Relias EKG exam demonstrating interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Skilled in respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tube management, high flow nasal cannula, and oxygen administration
• Experienced in IV therapy/phlebotomy including central line blood draws, PICC line management, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Skilled in medication administration including heparin, insulin, and PCA
• Experienced in wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE
• Must be clean-shaven or have facial hair compliant with respirator fit testing requirements

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to a diverse Med/Surg population with complex acute conditions
• Navy blue scrubs required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Pending license accepted at time of submission for certain states
• No local candidates accepted within a 75-mile radius
• Maximum of 7 days RTO allowed per 13-week contract, with no RTO permitted during the first week of the assignment
• Permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning to any BJC facility as a traveler
• Standard travelers may work up to an 18-month period before requiring a 3-month break in service
• 12-week contract length is firm