Travel Med Surg RN - $3,059 per week

Care Career is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Required qualifications

• Previous CVOR Scrub Tech experience.
• Orthopedic (Ortho) experience is mandatory.
• Current BLS certification.
• Ability to prepare and maintain the operating room for surgical procedures.
• Knowledge of surgical instruments and sterilization procedures.
• Ability to adapt to different surgeons' preferences and surgical procedures.

Job responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room for assigned surgical procedures.
• Ensure proper surgical instruments and equipment are available.
• Maintain sterile techniques and follow sterilization protocols.
• Assist the surgical team during procedures.
• Understand different surgical procedures and surgeons' preferences.

Candidate screening questions

1. Do you have previous CVOR Scrub Tech experience?
2. Do you have orthopedic surgery experience?
3. Which orthopedic procedures have you scrubbed?
4. Do you hold a current BLS certification?
5. Are you comfortable working 8-hour or 10-hour day shifts?
6. Can you work at least 4 shifts per week?
7. Are you available to work every other weekend?
8. Are you comfortable with the required on-call rotation?

Important recruiter notes

• Ortho experience is mandatory.
• Confirm whether the candidate has actual CVOR scrubbing experience or general OR experience.
• Clarify the on-call frequency and requirements.
• Guaranteed hours are not specified.
• The 91-week contract duration should be verified with the account manager.

Best candidates: Experienced CVOR Scrub Technicians with orthopedic procedure experience, BLS certification, and flexibility for day shifts, weekends, and call requirements.

AGENCY: Healthtrust - CareCareerID: 62483322Shift: 19:00-07:30Description: Description:Position TemplateFacility Name: Mercy Hospital SouthFloor: IP Medical SurgicalLocation Address: 10010 Kennerly Rd, St. Louis, MO 63128Flu Vaccination/Mercy Approved Exemptions is required for all travelers from November 1-April 1. Declinations are not accepted.Position Information:THIS POSITION IS AUTO-OFFER Facility Department/Cost Center: 154406064The bill rate for local candidates will be $10 below the posted travel rate Role (RN, Tech, LPN, PT, etc.): RN Specialty: Med Surg Number of Openings: 1 Shift: Nights, 1900-0730 Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48 must be indicated on submission form Assignment Length: 13 weeksALL CONTINGENCY REQUESTS MUST BE ON THE SUBMISSION FORM Weekend Hours: As required by facility/every other weekend Call Requirements: None Required Licensure: Current RN License (Meets the criteria to be eligible for licensure in state of Missouri or currently licensed in the state of Missouri.) Required Certifications: BLS from AHA only Preferred Certifications: ACLS from AHA only Years of Experience: 1 year Med Surg Float Requirements: May be floated to other units depending on staffing needsUnit Information: Number of Beds: 20 Patient Ratios: 1:5-6 on days 1:6-7 on nights. We do not guarantee ratios. Careful consideration is given depending on the circumstance Equipment: Nova Meters for Blood glucose, Alaris IV pump, Kangaroo pumps, SCD machine EMR: EPICHiring Profile: Must Have Skills/Experience: 1 year Med Surg, inpatient only Preferred Skillset/Experience: Type of Patients on Unit: Med/Surg Patients Personality Fit: Overall team player that is willing to provide care to our diverse populationDress Code: Scrub Color: Black Any unacceptable attire: anything other than above, no open toed shoesAuto Offer Guidelines: Flexible Guaranteed Hours - 36 or 48 hours - must be listed on submission form Blocked Scheduling (no specific days) may be approved based on facility requirements - must be listed on submission form RTO of 5 days or less, must make up the week on the back end Holiday RTO can request only 1 per assignment Auto Offers are contingent upon facility approval. Offer may be retracted within 48 hours by the facility.Additional Information:Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service StandardsOverview: Performs direct patient care activities for all age groups to include assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Monitors and coordinates patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient care and comfort. Functions within the scope of nursing preparation and consistent with the established guidelines of nursing practice, the Missouri Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Code of Conduct, Mercy Mission and Values and Mercy Service Standards. Working Conditions, Mental and Physical Requirements: Stand and walk most of the time on duty. Meet unit specific physical demands. Significant amount of bending and stooping, as well as lifting and turning patients with assistance. May be required to work differing schedules, shifts, days of the week, or work frequency according to patient care requirements. High risk exposure to blood and body fluids. Physical demands are attached plus push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs., pinch up to 15 lbs., kneel, crouch, and crawl minimally. Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care for patient post trauma, surgical interventions and medical comorbitities. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.Facility Overview:Mercy Hospital South earned B grade in The Leapfrog Group s Spring 2026 Hospital Safety Grade. Mercy Hospital South has been a healing presence in the South St. Louis County area for more than 140 years. Today, we continue providing compassionate medical and specialty care on our South County campus, just west of I-270 on Tesson Ferry Road. We care for patients from St. Louis City and St. Louis County, as well as Jefferson, Franklin, Saint Francois and Sainte Genevieve counties in Missouri; and Monroe, Randolph and St. Clair counties in Illinois. Mercy Hospital South provides all-private rooms and nationally recognized care including: Level 2 Trauma Center the only one in the South County area Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center Level 1 STEMI Center Joint Commission s Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Certification in Heart Failure American Heart Association s Get With The Guidelines-Heart Failure Gold Plus Quality Achievement AwardThings to Do In St. Louis, MO:Gateway ArchThrill Seeker:Six Flags St. LouisGet Your Head in the Game:St. Louis Cardinals&St. Louis BluesNight Owl: VisitSt. Louis entertainment districtsUnion Station: Largest and busiest passenger rail terminals in the world. Holds St. Louis Aquarium, 200 ft. St. Louis Wheel, 18-hole miniature golf course, ropes course, restaurants, and hotel.Raise a Pint to St. Louis Brewing History: A city built on brewing with almost 65 craft breweries.City Museum: Located in a 600,000 square foot former shoe company warehouseEat Your Heart Out: St. Louis was named one of the America s next great food cities by Food & Wine. General Comments No. of Positions: 1/1. Position creation reason:Replacement of Perm StaffGuaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks: 182
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Travel RN – Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg)

Auto-Offer Position

Flu Vaccination Mandatory

Agency: HealthTrust – CareCareer
Job ID: 62483322
Facility: Mercy Hospital South
Location: 10010 Kennerly Rd, St. Louis, MO 63128
Department: Inpatient Medical-Surgical
Openings: 1 (Replacement of permanent staff)

Position details

Category

Details

Specialty

Med-Surg RN

Shift

Nights

Timing

7:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Hours

36 or 48 hours/week

Contract

13 weeks

Guaranteed hours

36 or 48 (must specify at submission)

Weekend

Every other weekend / as required

Call

None

EHR

EPIC

Scrub color

Black

Floating

Possible to other units

Required qualifications

• Active RN license or eligibility for Missouri licensure.
• Minimum 1 year of inpatient Med-Surg experience.
• BLS certification from AHA only.

Preferred:

- ACLS certification from AHA only.

Patient and unit information

• Unit: Inpatient Medical-Surgical.
• Number of beds: 20.
• Patient ratios:
  • Day shift: 1:5–6.
  • Night shift: 1:6–7.
• Ratios are not guaranteed.
• Must be comfortable caring for diverse patient populations.

Equipment used

• Nova glucose meters.
• Alaris IV pumps.
• Kangaroo feeding pumps.
• SCD machines.

Important submission requirements

Strict requirements

1. Auto-offer: No interview is typically required, but all offers are subject to facility approval.
2. Guaranteed hours: Specify either 36 or 48 hours on the submission form.
3. RTO: Maximum 5 days per assignment. The missed week must be made up at the end.
4. Holiday RTO: Only one holiday request per assignment.
5. Blocked scheduling: May be considered, but must be requested on the submission form.
6. Contingencies: All contingencies must be mentioned on the submission form.
7. Offer withdrawal: Facility may retract an offer within 48 hours.

Flu vaccination requirement

Mandatory November 1 – April 1

• Flu vaccination is mandatory for all travelers.
• Only Mercy-approved exemptions are accepted.
• Declinations are NOT accepted.

Pay-related information

• Local candidates receive a rate $10 below the posted travel rate.
• Local eligibility and travel rate should be confirmed before submission.

Candidate screening questions

1. Do you have at least 1 year of inpatient Med-Surg RN experience?
2. Do you hold an active Missouri RN license or meet Missouri licensure eligibility requirements?
3. Do you have current AHA BLS certification?
4. Do you have EPIC charting experience?
5. Are you comfortable working night shifts from 7 PM–7:30 AM?
6. Are you comfortable with patient ratios of 1:6–7 on nights?
7. Are you willing to float to other units if required?
8. Are you comfortable working every other weekend?
9. Can you provide your flu vaccination documentation or an approved Mercy exemption?
10. Would you prefer a 36-hour or 48-hour weekly guarantee?

Important recruiter notes

Best candidate profile: An RN with at least 1 year of recent inpatient Med-Surg experience, EPIC knowledge, AHA BLS, and Missouri licensure eligibility.

Before submitting, confirm:

• Guaranteed hours (36 or 48).
• All RTO and scheduling requests.
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption.
• Local versus travel eligibility.
• Missouri license status.

About Care Career

Benefits

• Referral bonus
• Weekly pay
• Medical benefits
• Continuing Education
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits