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Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Contract length: 12 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 4 x 12-hour shifts (7:00 to 19:30); 48 hours per week. Candidates can sign for 36 or 48 hours.
Start date: 3 to 4 weeks out, depending on compliance tier
Guaranteed hours: Yes
Ratio: 1:3 to 5
Weekends: Every other weekend required
On-call: Not required
Block schedule: Not accommodated
Float: May float within scope, within the service line
Time off (RTO): No more than 7 days of RTO per 13-week contract
First-time travelers: Accepted
Pending license: Accepted

License: Valid RN license in Missouri
Experience: 1 year of Med Surg experience, with Med Surg experience within the last year
Certifications: BLS and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by the American Heart Association)
Education: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Clinical competency: Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
Technology: Experience with Epic

Background: Criminal background check within 6 months of start (7-year search), with quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG searches. Missouri EDL search and Missouri Highway Patrol check also required.
Education verification: Highest nursing-related education must be verified.
Drug screen: Required within 1 year of start and must not expire during the assignment. Includes standard panel with oxycodone.
Physical exam: Within 1 year of start
TB: Two negative PPDs (one within 1 year, one within 30 days of start) or a negative T-Spot/Q-Gold within 1 year. Yearly TB questionnaire required.
Immunizations: Tdap vaccine or declination; rubeola, mumps, rubella, and varicella titers, vaccines, or declination; flu vaccine or exemption required during flu season (10/01 to 03/31)
Hepatitis B: Facility declination required
Fit test: Required. Acceptable N95 models are 3M VFlex 1804 and 3M 1860.
Orientation modules: Approximately 16 hours, required for RNs, completed before start
Training: Regulatory compliance education quiz with a score of 80% or higher, HIPAA acknowledgment, confidentiality form, hand hygiene policy, fingernail policy, and dress code policy
Other forms: Photo for badge (taken within 6 months), latex allergy questionnaire, SSN/DOB confirmation, employment application, and vehicle registration form for day shifts
Pending items: Some required items may pend at start, such as the second measles booster, which must be completed within 28 to 30 days of the first.

Parking: Monthly parking passes are available at additional cost, and prices vary.

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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