Med Surg/Telemetry RN
St. Louis, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift role at a Level I trauma teaching hospital, requiring 2+ years of experience and a MO or compact RN license.

Details

• Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit within a short-term acute care, Level I trauma teaching hospital
• Patient ratios of 1:4-5
• Patient population includes medical surgical, post-interventional, neuro overflow, surgical overflow, pre/post operative, and high-acuity patients
• High-paced, high-turnover unit
• Performs phlebotomy and IV therapy/peripheral line care/management
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:30)
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Unit closed on Sundays; may float within service line to another area on Sundays
• Uses EPIC charting system

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required (compact license must match permanent residence)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Must complete Relias EKG exam covering interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Minimum 2 years of medical-surgical RN experience required
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring and emergency response, dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Experience with telemetry, IV therapy/phlebotomy, and peripheral line care preferred
• Must pass facial hair fit testing or be clean-shaven for respirator use

Additional Information

• Provide acute medical care including tube feeds, oxygen titration, and total patient care
• Floating required within service line to meet facility needs
• First-time travelers are accepted
• No local candidates accepted within 75-mile radius of the facility
• Maximum of 7 days RTO per 13-week contract; no RTO allowed during the first week of assignment
• Standard travelers may work up to 18 months before requiring a 3-month break in service
• Permanent BJC or Saint Luke's employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Navy scrub color required