Medical-Surgical Orthopedic Registered Nurse
Saint Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Travel Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (Orthopedics)

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

Job Overview

• Specialty: Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical with Orthopedics focus
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Patient Ratios: 1 nurse to 4-5 patients on all shifts
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, Teaching hospital, Level I Trauma center
• Charting System: EPIC (experience required)
• High turnover, fast-paced environment with complex orthopedic cases including knees, hips, total joints, trauma, oncology, and complicated ortho cases
• Responsibilities include patient education, phlebotomy, PCA, epidural care, mobility precautions, and post-op care (out of bed 4 hours post-op)
• Floating within service line may be required
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Local candidates not accepted (home must be at least 75 miles from facility)
• Pending license accepted
• Must pass Relias EKG exam (Interpretation/Management of Dysrhythmias required)
• Med/Surg experience required; IV start required
• Preferred: Level I Trauma experience (2+ years), Orthopedic experience, BSN preferred
• First-time travelers accepted only if they have EPIC experience

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri (pending license accepted)
• Med Surg nursing experience of at least 1 year, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system
• Competency in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias (must pass Relias EKG exam)

Additional Information

• Guaranteed minimum of 3 shifts per 13 weeks
• No on-call required
• No block scheduling accommodation
• Parking available with monthly passes (fees apply except for straight night shifts)
• Must adhere to facility vehicle registration and worker registration forms if applicable
• Candidates must provide government-issued ID and professional license primary source verification
• Candidates must upload a recent badge photo (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)
• Floating within the service line may be required to meet facility needs
• Prior travel experience is not required
• Locals are not accepted

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN degree
• Level I Trauma experience (2+ years)
• Orthopedic nursing experience
• Experience with trapeze, walker, traction, lifts, external fixation

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Registered Nurse specializing in Medical Surgical Orthopedics, working night shifts in a high-acuity, fast-paced Level I Trauma teaching hospital. Candidates must have at least 1 year of nursing experience, with med/surg experience required and EPIC experience mandatory. ACLS and BLS certifications are required, along with passing a dysrhythmia competency exam. The role involves caring for complex orthopedic patients with a 1:4-5 nurse-to-patient ratio and requires weekend availability every other weekend. Local candidates are not accepted, and pending licenses are allowed. The facility requires comprehensive background checks, immunizations, and compliance with multiple facility-specific policies and training modules.