Travel Contract

Medical Surgical Oncology RN
Saint Louis, MO
Bestica
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,308/week

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

7% higher than average Registered Nurse / Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse pay in Missouri

Estimated total pay

$2,308/week

Estimated taxable pay
$656/week
Estimated non-taxable stipends
$1,652/week

Benefits

Referral bonus

Description

3377266

Travel RN – Medical Surgical/Oncology | Night Shift | St. Louis, MO

🌟 Position Highlights

Specialty: Registered Nurse – Med/Surg/Oncology
Assignment Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: September 21, 2026 (ASAP)
Shift:Nights | 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Schedule:3×12-hour shifts
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week
Patient Ratio: 1:5–6
Weekend Requirement: 2 weekend shifts every other weekend
Call:No call required
Experience:2+ years of RN experience
Travel Experience: First-time travelers accepted
Epic Experience: Required
Float: Yes, within scope based on facility needs
Local Candidates: Not accepted within 75 miles
RTO: No stated restrictions
Charting:Epic
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
Staffed Beds: 233
Scrub Color: Navy
Parking:Free
COVID Vaccine: Not required
Flu Vaccine: Required; medical/religious exemptions permitted

🏥 About the Unit

Join a specialized 28-room Medical-Surgical Oncology unit caring for adult patients with a variety of medical, surgical, and oncology diagnoses.

The unit includes two Comfort Care Suites, providing dedicated spaces for patients receiving end-of-life care. This is an excellent opportunity for nurses who want to expand their oncology experience while working in a collaborative acute-care environment.

Typical patient ratio: 1:5–6

Patient Population

Adult medical/surgical patients
Oncology patients
Patients requiring telemetry monitoring
Patients receiving complex medical treatment
End-of-life/comfort-care patients

💉 Key Clinical Skills

Candidates with the following experience are especially encouraged to apply:

Required/Essential

Medical/Surgical nursing
Oncology patient care
Epic EMR experience
IV therapy
Starting and maintaining IVs
Cardiac monitoring
Emergency response
Dysrhythmia interpretation
Isolation precautions/PPE
Rapid Response/Code Team experience

Preferred

Port access and management
Chemotherapy administration
Chemotherapy monitoring
Telemetry Oncology
PCA management
Phlebotomy

📋 Qualifications & Certifications

Required:

Minimum 2 years of RN experience
Recent Med/Surg/Oncology experience
Epic experience required
BLS/BCLS
NIHSS
Fire Safety certification/training

Travelers: First-time travelers are welcome!

License: Pending licenses may be accepted, subject to facility requirements.

🌙 Schedule & Weekend Requirements

Night Shift: 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
3×12-hour shifts
36 guaranteed hours/week
No required on-call
Weekend requirement is generally 2 shifts every other weekend
For night shift, weekend scheduling may be Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday, depending on the existing rotation
Block scheduling is not available
Floating may occasionally be required within the nurse's scope of practice

🎓 Orientation & Onboarding

Approximately 38 hours of orientation
Required facility onboarding and safety requirements must be completed before/at the start of the assignment
Strong emphasis on Epic competency and unit-specific clinical skills

⭐ Why Consider This Assignment?

First-time travelers accepted
No call
36 guaranteed hours/week
1:5–6 patient ratios
Specialized Medical-Surgical Oncology experience
Epic experience required, making this ideal for experienced Epic nurses
Opportunity to strengthen oncology and telemetry skills
Dedicated Comfort Care Suites
Free parking
No stated RTO restrictions
Acute-care hospital environment with a broad adult patient population
Competitive night-shift travel opportunity in the St. Louis area

⚠️ Important Local/Radius Rule

Local candidates within 75 miles are not eligible for this assignment.

🩺 Ideal Candidate

This assignment is an excellent fit for an RN with 2+ years of Med/Surg experience who is comfortable caring for medical, surgical, oncology, and telemetry patients. Nurses with chemotherapy, port management, telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation, and rapid-response experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Ready for your next assignment? This is a great opportunity for both experienced travelers and qualified first-time travelers looking to build specialized Medical-Surgical Oncology experience while working nights in a supportive acute-care environment.

3377266 Travel RN – Medical Surgical/Oncology | Night Shift | St. Louis, MO 🌟 Position Highlights • Specialty: Registered Nurse – Med/Surg/Oncology • Assignment Length: 13 weeks • Start Date: September 21, 2026 (ASAP) • Shift: Nights | 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM • Schedule: 3×12-hour shifts • Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week • Patient Ratio: 1:5–6 • Weekend Requirement: 2 weekend shifts every other weekend • Call: No call required • Experience: 2+ years of RN experience • Travel Experience: First-time travelers accepted • Epic Experience: Required • Float: Yes, within scope based on facility needs • Local Candidates: Not accepted within 75 miles • RTO: No stated restrictions • Charting: Epic • Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital • Staffed Beds: 233 • Scrub Color: Navy • Parking: Free • COVID Vaccine: Not required • Flu Vaccine: Required; medical/religious exemptions permitted 🏥 About the Unit Join a specialized 28-room Medical-Surgical Oncology unit caring for adult patients with a variety of medical, surgical, and oncology diagnoses. The unit includes two Comfort Care Suites, providing dedicated spaces for patients receiving end-of-life care. This is an excellent opportunity for nurses who want to expand their oncology experience while working in a collaborative acute-care environment. Typical patient ratio: 1:5–6 Patient Population • Adult medical/surgical patients • Oncology patients • Patients requiring telemetry monitoring • Patients receiving complex medical treatment • End-of-life/comfort-care patients 💉 Key Clinical Skills Candidates with the following experience are especially encouraged to apply: Required/Essential • Medical/Surgical nursing • Oncology patient care • Epic EMR experience • IV therapy • Starting and maintaining IVs • Cardiac monitoring • Emergency response • Dysrhythmia interpretation • Isolation precautions/PPE • Rapid Response/Code Team experience Preferred • Port access and management • Chemotherapy administration • Chemotherapy monitoring • Telemetry Oncology • PCA management • Phlebotomy 📋 Qualifications & Certifications Required: • Minimum 2 years of RN experience • Recent Med/Surg/Oncology experience • Epic experience required • BLS/BCLS • NIHSS • Fire Safety certification/training Travelers: First-time travelers are welcome! License: Pending licenses may be accepted, subject to facility requirements. 🌙 Schedule & Weekend Requirements • Night Shift: 7:00 PM–7:30 AM • 3×12-hour shifts • 36 guaranteed hours/week • No required on-call • Weekend requirement is generally 2 shifts every other weekend • For night shift, weekend scheduling may be Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday, depending on the existing rotation • Block scheduling is not available • Floating may occasionally be required within the nurse's scope of practice 🎓 Orientation & Onboarding • Approximately 38 hours of orientation • Required facility onboarding and safety requirements must be completed before/at the start of the assignment • Strong emphasis on Epic competency and unit-specific clinical skills ⭐ Why Consider This Assignment? • First-time travelers accepted • No call • 36 guaranteed hours/week • 1:5–6 patient ratios • Specialized Medical-Surgical Oncology experience • Epic experience required, making this ideal for experienced Epic nurses • Opportunity to strengthen oncology and telemetry skills • Dedicated Comfort Care Suites • Free parking • No stated RTO restrictions • Acute-care hospital environment with a broad adult patient population • Competitive night-shift travel opportunity in the St. Louis area ⚠️ Important Local/Radius Rule Local candidates within 75 miles are not eligible for this assignment. 🩺 Ideal Candidate This assignment is an excellent fit for an RN with 2+ years of Med/Surg experience who is comfortable caring for medical, surgical, oncology, and telemetry patients. Nurses with chemotherapy, port management, telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation, and rapid-response experience are strongly encouraged to apply. Ready for your next assignment? This is a great opportunity for both experienced travelers and qualified first-time travelers looking to build specialized Medical-Surgical Oncology experience while working nights in a supportive acute-care environment.

Employer

Bestica

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Pros

Steer clear of Bakersfield. These rates are laughable for the work load. 5k minimum.

Cons

None

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About Saint Louis, MO

As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Saint Louis, MO here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

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.

Weather

Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 23°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Saint Louis, with options ranging from furnished apartments to corporate housing.

Transportation

Saint Louis is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system called Metrolink.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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