Medical-Surgical Trauma RN
Saint Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Travel Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (Trauma)

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

Job Overview

• Specialty: Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical with Trauma focus
• Shift: Night shift, 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Guaranteed hours: Yes
• Patient ratios: 1 nurse to 4-6 patients
• Patient population includes trauma patients from Emergency Department, Operating Room, or ICU
• Trauma patient types: geriatric trauma (55+ years), abuse/violence victims, motor vehicle accidents, falls
• Acute care surgery cases: appendicitis, gallbladders, hernia repairs, fistulas, wounds, burns, traumatic brain injury
• Unit services include care for spinal cord injuries, orthopedic trauma, total joint replacements, and more
• Level 1 Trauma Center, Magnet & Teaching Hospital environment

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Minimum 5 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Proficient in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued ID required (e.g., driver’s license or state ID)
• Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required before start
• Professional license primary source verification required (Missouri licenses verified via NURSYS)
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must include specific panels (amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, etc.)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • Tdap vaccine or declination (expires every 10 years)
  • Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Facility-specific documents required prior to start:

  • HIPAA Acknowledgement
  • Latex Allergy Questionnaire
  • Confidentiality Form
  • Regulatory Compliance Education (annual quiz with 80% passing score)
  • Hand Hygiene Policy acknowledgment
  • Fingernail Policy acknowledgment
  • Dress Code Policy acknowledgment
  • Orientation modules (approximately 16 hours, completed via online platform)
  • Badge photo (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)
  • Vehicle registration form if working day shifts (not applicable for night shift)

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred, within last year if possible)
• Unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start
• Competency exams:

  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required annually (Relias Basic Dysrhythmia exam accepted)
  • Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
  • Unit-specific competency exams may be required (e.g., oncology for Med Surg-Oncology unit)
• No prior travel experience explicitly required

Work Environment and Facility Highlights

• Short Term Acute Care facility with 1,266 staffed beds
• Magnet-recognized and teaching hospital with Level I Trauma designation
• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Parking: Night shift parking is free in employee lots; day/night rotation requires paid parking pass

Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to work every other weekend and float within their scope as needed
• Must be able to pass all required competency exams and maintain certifications throughout assignment
• Compliance with all health and safety policies is mandatory to avoid removal from shifts

This position is ideal for experienced Medical Surgical RNs with trauma experience seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity, Level I Trauma Center environment on night shifts.