Medical-Surgical RN
St. Louis, MO
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,150/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration26 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) Missouri. This position entails providing direct patient care in a high-need medical surgical unit within the facility. The RN will utilize nursing processes to deliver patient care, ensuring safety, confidentiality, and adherence to professional standards during their night shift.
Job Details
- Position Description: This role involves using the nursing process to provide patient care, maintaining professional accountability, evaluating treatment effectiveness, coordinating care with other departments, and upholding patient rights and confidentiality.
- Required Qualifications: Current RN license valid in Missouri; BLS certification from the American Heart Association; at least 1 year of inpatient Medical Surgical (Med Surg) experience; Physically able to stand, walk, bend, lift, and reposition patients, with the ability to push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs.
- Schedule: Night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Preferred Qualifications: ACLS certification from the American Heart Association.
- Additional Information: The RN will be responsible for providing care to patients post trauma, surgical interventions, and with medical comorbidities, monitoring patient progress, and collaborating with ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes. The position involves working on a high acuity unit with variable bed counts and patient ratios, utilizing electronic medical records.
Benefits
- The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
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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