Medical-Surgical Trauma Registered Nurse
Saint Louis, MO
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

Travel Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (Trauma)

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Night, 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Guaranteed Hours: Yes
• Weekly Hours: 48 hours
• Patient Ratios: 1:4-6
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Float: Floating within scope to meet facility needs is required
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Local Candidates: Not accepted within 75-mile radius
• Pending License: Accepted
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: No more than 7 days off per 13-week contract; missed shifts should be made up ASAP if able

Required Experience & Skills

• Years of Experience: Minimum 5 years as a Registered Nurse in Medical Surgical/Trauma
• Trauma Experience: Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Required Certifications:

  • BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Competency Exam: Must pass Relias Basic Dysrhythmia (EKG) exam; interpretation and management of dysrhythmias required
• Clinical Skills:

  • Med/Surg nursing
  • Blood product administration
  • Peripheral line care/management
  • Phlebotomy and IV starts
  • Insulin administration
  • PCA management
  • Care for spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injury, orthopedic trauma
  • Management of peripheral nerve block catheters
  • Total joint replacements
  • Surgical drains and chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac)
  • Respiratory support: CPAP/BiPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), nasal cannula, oxygen face masks, portable oxygen tanks
  • Oral suctioning
  • Isolation precautions
  • Wound care including Wound Vac
• Patient Diagnoses: Patients admitted from Emergency Department, Operating Room, or ICU
• Patient Population: Geriatric trauma (55+), trauma from abuse/violence, motor vehicle accidents, falls, acute care surgery (appendicitis, gallbladders, hernia repairs, fistulas, wounds, burns, TBI)
• Special Equipment: Lifts, restraints, wound vacs, traction, external fixators

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Missouri (pending licenses accepted)
• BCLS and ACLS certifications (AHA only)
• Relias Basic Dysrhythmia exam (or equivalent) within 1 year of start, updated annually

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued ID (e.g., driver’s license or state ID)
• Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification of highest nursing degree
• State-specific background checks and registries as applicable
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including comprehensive drug panel
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (2 negative PPDs or T-Spot/Q-Gold within 1 year)
  • Tdap vaccine or declination (expires every 10 years)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as required
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season (Sept 30 – Apr 1)
• Fit mask testing (N95 respirators) annually, with facial hair restrictions
• Facility-specific documents including:

  • HIPAA Acknowledgement
  • Latex Allergy Questionnaire
  • Confidentiality Form
  • Regulatory Compliance Education (annual quiz with 80% passing score)
  • Hand Hygiene, Fingernail, and Dress Code Policies
  • Orientation modules (approx. 16 hours, completed via online platform)
  • Badge photo (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)
• Vehicle registration form required for day shift workers (not applicable for night shift)

References & History

• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Employment application and unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start
• Performance evaluations may be requested but are not mandatory for contract clearance

Facility Highlights

• Short Term Acute Care Facility
• Magnet and Teaching Hospital
• Level I Trauma Center
• Total staffed beds: 1,266
• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrub color: Navy Blue

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• On-call duties are not required
• Candidates must be willing to float within their scope of practice
• Orientation parking available at a fee; no parking charge for straight night shifts with employee parking access

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Minimum 5 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• Current ACLS certification
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)