Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Saint Louis, MO
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,955/weekOverview
- Start Date10/26/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration16 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Floor Nurse (RN) Nights 10/26/2026 to 02/15/2027. This position is located within a short-term acute care facility. The role involves providing excellent patient care, with responsibilities including managing various surgical and medical conditions such as ostomy, colon resection, and cancer patients. The nurse must demonstrate strong documentation skills, adapt to a fast-paced environment, and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, 2 years of medical-surgical experience, BLS, ACLS certifications, and proficiency in Med/Surg, Telemetry (remote monitoring), colostomy care, feeding tube management, blood product administration, central and peripheral line care, phlebotomy, PICC line management, starting IVs, Heparin, Insulin, and PCA.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with electronic charting systems, knowledge of Telemetry, Relias EKG exam passing, and ability to manage drips such as Heparin, Lidocaine, Bicarb, Bivaldirubin, Amiodarone, along with handling PCAs, Epidurals, and CBIs.
- Additional Information: The unit handles high-turnover surgery patients with various diagnoses, including colon and bladder cancers. Candidates must be able to pass the Relias EKG exam and interpret/manage dysrhythmias. Basic Telemetry knowledge is preferred, and the candidate must be available for orientation at the designated location.
- License Information: MO license or compact required; IL license in hand at time of submission. No local candidates within 75 miles accepted.
- Travel & Contract Details: Contract dates from 10/26/2026 to 02/15/2027, with an expectation of floating within the service line. No RTO requests exceeding 7 days are permitted.
- Other Requirements: Must pass compliance deadlines, fit testing, and complete required modules prior to start date.
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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