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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg RN for a spine unit position at a Level I trauma teaching hospital, requiring MO or compact RN licensure and prior Med/Surg experience.

Details

• Medical Surgical unit specializing in elective and traumatic spine cases
• Patient ratio of 1:3.5
• Day shift 4x12 hours (7:00-19:30), can sign for 36 or 48 hours per week
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Floats between two spine units within service line as needed
• Cares for cervical to sacrum spine surgery patients, including lumbar drains, pain management, and mobility assistance 3x/day
• Uses Epic for charting

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required (no issuance if tied to another compact state)
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Experience with lumbar drains, Hoyer lift use, and pain management preferred
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Charge nurse experience preferred

Additional Information

• Works in a Short Term Acute Care, Teaching, Level I Trauma hospital with over 1,200 staffed beds
• Navy scrub color required
• Provides care for elective and traumatic spine surgery patients, including mobility, pain management, and drain care
• Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility; no local candidates accepted
• Maximum of 2 RTO requests per contract, with no more than 7 days total and no RTO during the first week of the assignment
• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• Permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning to any BJC facility as a traveler
• Standard travelers may work up to 18 months, followed by a required 3-month break in service
• Facial hair must allow for proper respirator fit testing or will need to be shaved