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Medical-Surgical Trauma Registered Nurse
Saint Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

$1,995-2,905/week

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Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical (Trauma)

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

Job Details

Shift: Night (4 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 19:00 - 7:30)
Guaranteed hours: Yes (36 or 48 hours per week)
Patient Ratios: 1:4-6
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
On-call: Not required
Floating: May float within scope to meet facility needs
Local candidates accepted: No (75 mile radius restriction)
Pending license accepted: Yes
Time off restrictions: No more than 7 days of requested time off per 13-week contract; missed shifts should be made up ASAP
Charting system: EPIC
Scrub color: Navy Blue

Requirements/Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
Minimum 5 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience, including experience within the last year
Experience working with Level I Trauma patients
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
Experience with Blood Product Administration
Phlebotomy skills
Experience with Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA)
Experience managing Peripheral Nerve Block Catheters
Experience with High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) therapy

Facility Highlights

Short Term Acute Care facility
Magnet & Teaching Hospital
Level I Trauma Center
Total staffed beds: 1,266

Notes

Parking is available with monthly passes; fees vary by location and shift
Night shift workers have free employee parking
Block scheduling is not accommodated for this position

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Registered Nurse travel contract in Medical Surgical Trauma at a Level I Trauma Center in Missouri.

Facility

Barnes-Jewish Hospital

4.2rating(140 reviews)

13 nurses recommend working with Barnes-Jewish Hospital

5.0rating

Pros

Rough population but lots of supports

Cons

Abrasive population

John M

ED - Emergency Department (RN)

Contract Position Dec '25 - May '26

Review of Barnes-Jewish Hospital on Jun 12, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
1,394 beds

ADDRESSOne Barnes-Jewish Hospital PlazaSaint Louis, MO 63110

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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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