American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in St. Louis, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 13-week night shift assignment at a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma teaching hospital, requiring 2 years of experience and ACLS/BLS certification.
Details
- Medical Surgical unit within a Short Term Acute Care hospital
- Night shift, 4x12 hours (19:00-7:30), with option to sign for 36 or 48 hours per week
- Patient ratio of 1:6
- Acute medicine population including diabetes, renal issues, COPD, abdominal rule outs, and cancer patients not currently receiving chemo
- Unit does not care for surgical patients
- Required to work every other weekend
- Floating required within service line to meet facility needs
- No on-call requirements
- Uses Epic charting system
Requirements
- Active MO state RN license or compact license required (no issuance tied to another compact state)
- Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
- Must pass Relias EKG exam demonstrating interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
- Epic charting experience required
- Med/Surg or MS/Tele experience preferred
- Level I Trauma and teaching hospital experience preferred
- Skills in respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tube care, and oxygen therapy
- IV therapy, phlebotomy, central line, and PICC line management skills
- Experience with medication administration including Heparin, Insulin, and PCA
- Cardiac monitoring and emergency response skills, including dysrhythmia interpretation and management
- Wound care and isolation precautions/PPE knowledge
- Must be able to pass facial hair fit testing for respiratory protection
Additional Information
- Provide acute medical-surgical nursing care to a diverse patient population
- Facility is a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma teaching hospital
- Navy blue scrub color required
- No RTO permitted during the first week of the assignment
- Maximum of 7 days RTO allowed per 13-week contract
- Candidates must reside outside a 75-mile radius; no local candidates accepted
- Permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning to any BJC facility as a traveler
- Standard travelers may work up to 18 months before requiring a 3-month break in service
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
American Traveler Job ID #P-787768. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg
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.