Med Surg RN
St. Louis, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Trauma position requiring 5+ years of experience and Level I/II Trauma experience at a Magnet, Level I Trauma Center.

Details

• Medical Surgical unit specializing in trauma care within a Level I Trauma Center
• Patients admitted from ED, OR, or ICU, including geriatric trauma, acute trauma, and acute care surgery cases
• Patient ratios of 1:4-6
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00-19:30)
• Option to sign for 36 or 48 hours per week
• Floating required within service line to meet facility needs
• No on-call requirements
• Every other weekend required
• Uses EPIC charting system

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required (pending license accepted)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 5 years of RN experience required
• Level I and Level II Trauma experience required
• EPIC charting experience required
• Must pass Relias EKG exam covering interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with blood product administration, peripheral line care, phlebotomy, IV starts, insulin, and PCA required
• Experience with spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and ortho trauma care required
• Experience with chest tubes, CPAP/BiPAP, high flow nasal cannula, and oxygen delivery devices required
• Experience with wound care and wound vac management required
• Experience with isolation precautions and PPE required
• BSN, CPI, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Travel nurse experience required

Additional Information

• Provide care for patients with ortho trauma, total joint replacements, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury
• Manage surgical drains, chest tubes, peripheral nerve block catheters, and external fixators
• Utilize special equipment including lifts, restraints, wound vacs, and traction devices
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Facility is a Magnet-designated, teaching hospital and Level I Trauma Center with 1,266 staffed beds
• Must reside outside a 75-mile radius; no local candidates accepted
• Maximum of 7 days RTO per 13-week contract, with no RTO allowed during the first week of the assignment
• Travelers must wait 18 months before requiring a 3-month break in service at this facility
• Former permanent employees of the health system must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Must have facial hair compliant with fit testing standards or be willing to shave
• First-time travelers are not specified as eligible for this position