Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in St. Louis, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Med Surg
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/05/2026
Duration: 26 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) position available in the St. Louis, Missouri area. This role involves providing direct patient care on a medical surgical floor, with a focus on surgical (gastrointestinal, genitourinary, plastics, overflow orthopedic) patients. The assignment offers a schedule of night shifts and a length of 13 weeks.
Job Details:
Schedule: Night shifts, 1900-0730, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Current RN license eligible for licensure in Missouri, BLS certification from American Heart Association, at least 1 year of experience in a medical surgical inpatient setting, location in Missouri or current Missouri license
Preferred Qualifications: ACLS from American Heart Association, TNCC certification
Float: Float rotation may be required depending on staffing needs
Additional Information: Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for patient care, evaluates the effectiveness of care provided, coordinates with other departments, and maintains patient rights and confidentiality. The role includes working with adult patients requiring post-trauma care, surgical interventions, and management of medical comorbidities. Physical demands include standing, walking, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 50 lbs. High-risk exposure to blood and body fluids may occur.
Benefits: The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Posted Date: 2026-08-29
Cross Country Job ID #1280727. 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: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Floor
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
St. Louis, MO
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
Medicineunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Orthopedicsunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Confidentialityunmatched
Patient Rightsunmatched
Physical Demandsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Riskunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
Trauma-Neuro Intensive Care (TNCC)unmatched
Treatment Evaluationunmatched
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