Travel Registered Nurse – Med Surg
Saint Louis, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

Travel RN Opportunity – Med Surg

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Shift: Nights (19:00 - 07:30)
• Weekly Hours: 36 or 48 (must be specified on submission)
• Number of Openings: 2
• Weekend Hours: Every other weekend or as required
• Call Requirements: None
• Employment Type: Travel

Licensure & Certifications

• Current RN license eligible or active in Missouri
• BLS (AHA only) required
• ACLS (AHA only) preferred

Experience

• Minimum 1 year Med Surg inpatient experience required

Unit Information

• 30 beds
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:6-7 (not guaranteed)
• Equipment: Alaris IV pumps, Kangaroo enteral feeding pumps, wound vacs, SCD machines, PCA pumps, low air loss mattresses, remote telemetry monitors
• EMR System: EPIC

Patient Population

• GI, GU, Wound Care
• Acute Withdrawal
• Altered Mental Status
• Dialysis/ESRD
• Minor surgical cases

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation)
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality
• Adhere to Missouri Nurse Practice Act and facility standards
• May float to other units based on staffing needs
• Physical demands include standing/walking most of the shift, bending, stooping, lifting/turning patients with assistance, and handling exposure to blood/body fluids
• Ability to push, pull, grip up to 50 lbs., pinch up to 15 lbs., kneel, crouch, and crawl minimally

Work Environment & Culture

• Patient-focused, team-oriented environment
• Dress code: Black scrubs only; leggings not allowed
• Flexible scheduling options available (36 or 48 hours/week)
• Holiday time off requests limited to one per assignment
• Auto-offer position contingent on facility approval

Additional Notes

• Flu vaccination required (no declinations accepted) from November 1 to April 1
• Must meet physical and mental demands of the unit
• Facility holds high safety and quality ratings, including Level 2 Trauma Center and Joint Commission certifications

This role is ideal for RNs with Med Surg experience seeking a travel assignment in a well-regarded hospital with a supportive team and diverse patient population.