Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Saint Louis, MO
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Travel RN Opportunity – Med Surg

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Specialty: Med Surg
Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Details

• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights (19:00 - 07:30)
• Weekly Hours: 36 or 48 (flexible, must be indicated on submission)
• Weekend Hours: Every other weekend as required
• Call Requirements: None
• Number of Openings: 1

Licensure & Certifications

• Required Licensure: Current RN license eligible or active in Missouri
• Required Certifications: BLS (AHA only)
• Preferred Certifications: ACLS (AHA only)

Experience Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 1 year in Med Surg, inpatient only
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Unit & Patient Information

• Unit Type: Med Surg
• Number of Beds: 15 (with 15 more under construction)
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:6-7 on nights (not guaranteed)
• Equipment Used: Nova Meters (blood glucose), Alaris IV pump, Kangaroo pumps, SCD machine
• EMR System: EPIC
• Float Requirements: May float to other units depending on staffing needs

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality
• Utilize nursing process consistent with Missouri Nurse Practice Act and facility standards
• Provide care for patients post trauma, surgical interventions, and medical comorbidities
• Maintain professional accountability and evaluate care effectiveness

Physical & Working Conditions

• Stand and walk most of the shift
• Frequent bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients with assistance
• May work varying schedules or shifts based on patient care needs
• Exposure to blood and body fluids (high risk)
• Physical demands include pushing, pulling, gripping up to 50 lbs, pinching up to 15 lbs, minimal kneeling, crouching, crawling

Dress Code

• Scrubs: Black
• No open-toed shoes or attire outside of scrub color policy

Additional Notes

• Flu vaccination required for all travelers from November 1 to April 1 (no declinations accepted)
• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift; availability for full orientation week required
• Flexible scheduling options available but must be specified on submission

This position is ideal for a Med Surg RN with at least 1 year of inpatient experience seeking a travel assignment in Saint Louis, Missouri, with night shift availability and flexibility in scheduling.