Job info

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Facility type: Short-term acute care; Magnet and Teaching Hospital; Level I Trauma Center
Total staffed beds: 1,266
Contract length: 12 weeks
Start date: 3-4 weeks out, per compliance tier
First-time travelers: Accepted
Pending license: Accepted
Guaranteed hours: Yes

Ratios: 1:3–5
Float: Clinician may float within scope, within the service line
Scrub color: Navy blue
Acute care conditions listed: Acute renal failure, pneumonia, acute pancreatitis, UTI, encephalopathy/cirrhosis, sickle cell pain crisis, chest pain, COPD, asthma exacerbation, syncope/collapse, type I diabetes, ketoacidosis
Interpretation/management of dysrhythmias: Required
Charting: EPIC (required)
Parking: Paid parking passes available

Criminal background check within 6 months of start, including a 7-year search
Drug screen within 1 year of start
Physical exam within 1 year of start
Negative TB test (2 PPDs, or T-Spot/Q-Gold within 1 year of start)
Tdap vaccine or declination
Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella immunity (titer, vaccines, or MD statement)
Hepatitis B declination
Flu vaccine or exemption (required during flu season, 10/01–03/31)
Fit testing for N95 mask
Two professional references
Employment application
Badge photo taken within 6 months of start
Regulatory compliance and HIPAA acknowledgments

Facility

4.2rating(157 reviews)

15 nurses recommend working with Barnes-Jewish Hospital

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3.0rating

St. Louis is great town

Must have guaranteed hours to work at Barnes Jewish. I averaged 25-30 paid hours a week

Review of Barnes-Jewish Hospital on Nov 1, 2026

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ADDRESSOne Barnes-Jewish Hospital PlazaSaint Louis, MO 63110

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

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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