American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in St. Louis, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an Emergency Department RN for a 13-week day shift assignment requiring at least 2 years of ER experience and ACLS, BLS, NIH, and PALS certifications.
Details
- Acute care hospital Emergency Department setting with a combined adult/pediatric patient population
- Patient ratio of 1:4
- STEMI and Stroke Certified facility
- Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours (5:45-18:15), totaling 36 hours per week
- Every other weekend required (Saturday and Sunday for day shift)
- Every other holiday required
- No on-call responsibilities
- No floating required outside of service line
- Uses Epic charting system
Requirements
- Active MO or compact RN license required (must match permanent residence)
- Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Department experience required
- Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and PALS
- CPI and TNCC certifications preferred
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- Epic EMR charting experience required
- Skilled in triage, cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and 12-lead EKG interpretation
- Experience with trauma, gunshot wounds, and multisystem organ dysfunction management
- Experience managing psychiatric and behavioral health patients preferred
- Experience with IV therapy, central line care, and blood product administration
Additional Information
- Provide emergency nursing care across a wide range of adult and pediatric conditions including trauma, cardiac, respiratory, neurological, and psychiatric emergencies
- Perform triage, PPE/isolation precautions, and splint application as needed
- Navy scrub color required
- Facial hair must allow for proper respirator fit testing or must be shaved
- No first-time travelers accepted for this position
- Local candidates within 75 miles are not accepted
- Standard travelers may stay up to 18 months, followed by a required 3-month break in service
- Permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning to any BJC facility as a traveler
- Maximum of 7 days RTO per 13-week contract, with no RTO permitted during the first week of orientation
- Pending license accepted for submission
American Traveler Job ID #P-775022. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.