Medical-Surgical Trauma Registered Nurse
Saint Louis, MO
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
$2,589/weekOverview
- Start Date08/03/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (2 years)
- Telemetry Nurse, Medical Surgical Nurse or Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse (2 years)
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing
Description
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; 19:00 - 7:30)
- Guaranteed hours: Yes (36 or 48 hours per week)
- Patient Ratios: 1:4-6
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- On-call: Not required
- Floating: May float within scope to meet facility needs
- Local candidates accepted: No (75 mile radius restriction)
- Pending license accepted: Yes
- Time off restrictions: No more than 7 days of requested time off per 13-week contract; missed shifts should be made up ASAP
- Charting system: EPIC
- Scrub color: Navy Blue
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 I Trauma patients
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
- Phlebotomy skills
- Experience with Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA)
- Experience with orthopedic trauma and total joint replacements
- Experience managing peripheral nerve block catheters
- Experience with chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac)
- Experience with High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) therapy
- Successful completion of Hospital Relias EKG exam
Facility Highlights
- Short Term Acute Care facility
- Magnet & Teaching Hospital
- Level I Trauma Center
- Total staffed beds: 1,266
Notes
- Parking is available with monthly passes; fees vary by location and shift
- Night shift workers have free employee parking
- Block scheduling is not accommodated for this position
This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Registered Nurse travel contract in Medical Surgical Trauma at a Level I Trauma Center in Missouri.
Employer
Access Healthcare
Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
About Saint Louis, MO
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Saint Louis, MO here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Saint Louis is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 23°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Saint Louis, with options ranging from furnished apartments to corporate housing.
- Saint Louis is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system called Metrolink.
- Saint Louis has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include heart disease and obesity.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.
- Saint Louis offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, art museums like the Saint Louis Art Museum, live music venues, sports events such as baseball games at Busch Stadium, and outdoor attractions like the Missouri Botanical Garden and Forest Park.
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