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Medical Surgical RN
St. Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital

$1,988-2,023/week

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Medical Surgical RN

Job Overview

Location: Creve Coeur, Missouri
Employment type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Night, 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
Contract length: 20 weeks
Hours per week: 36
Unit type: Medical-surgical
Facility type: Short-term acute care

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Missouri
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Med Surg (2 years of experience)
Med Surg experience within the last year
BLS issued by American Heart Association

Schedule and Assignment Details

Every other weekend required
On-call required
Floating required within scope to the med-surg unit
First-time travelers accepted
Local candidates are not accepted; local radius is 75 miles
Requested time off is limited to 7 days

Clinical Setting

Average daily census: 14
26 rooms
41 beds
Short-stay orthopedic, urology, and plastics surgery patients
Orthopedic population is mostly joint replacement patients

Skills and Experience

Orthopedic or plastics post-surgical skills are acceptable; either one is sufficient

Additional Notes

Uses Epic for charting
Navy scrubs required
Free parking is available in unrestricted employee parking spaces

Facility

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital

4.0rating(31 reviews)

5 nurses recommend working with Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital

5.0rating

Pros

Staff ratios, team work, schedule

Cons

Anywhere in stl is expensive to live

Kristen S

Med Surg / Telemetry (RN)

Contract Position Nov '25

Review of Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital on Jun 11, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
77 beds

ADDRESS12634 Olive BlvdSaint Louis, MO 63141

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About Saint Louis, MO

As a Travel Medical Surgical 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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