Med Surg RN
Saint Louis, MO
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg RN for a 13-week day shift assignment requiring at least 1 year of inpatient Med/Surg experience and a Missouri or compact RN license.

Details

• Hospital-based Med/Surg unit specializing in general surgery, oncology, and neuro-surgical recovery
• 30-bed unit with patient ratios of 1:5-6 on days and 1:6-7 on nights (not guaranteed)
• Patient population includes surgical cases such as GI, GU, Plastics, and overflow Ortho
• Uses Alaris IV pumps, Kangaroo enteral feeding pumps, wound vacs, SCD machines, PCA pumps, low air loss mattresses, and remote telemetry monitors
• EMR system used is EPIC
• Day shift schedule, 0700-1930, with every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• May float to other units depending on staffing needs
• 13-week assignment length

Requirements

• Active RN license eligible for or currently licensed in Missouri (compact accepted)
• Current BLS certification from AHA required
• ACLS from AHA and TNCC preferred
• Minimum 1 year of recent inpatient Med/Surg experience required
• No gaps in employment of 90+ days within the past 12 months
• Valid U.S. Social Security Number required (Canadian SINs not accepted)
• Flu vaccination or Mercy-approved exemption required November 1-April 1, with no declinations accepted

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for all age groups
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments to optimize comfort and outcomes
• Maintain professional accountability and evaluate care provided by other direct caregivers
• Role requires standing and walking most of the shift, with bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients with assistance
• Physical demands include pushing, pulling, and gripping up to 50 lbs, pinching up to 15 lbs, and minimal kneeling, crouching, and crawling
• High risk exposure to blood and body fluids
• Scrub color required is black, Mercy M Wear
• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift, requiring full week availability
• RTO of 5 days or less allowed but must be made up during the assignment
• Only 1 holiday RTO request allowed per assignment
• Local candidates accepted within a 50-mile radius, subject to reduced bill rate and contract limitations
• First-time travelers may be considered