Cross Country Nurses 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: 11/09/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Medical Surgical Nurse (MS) in the healthcare facility. This role involves providing patient care on the ENT and Plastic Surgery Unit, which includes caring for patients with tracheostomies, total laryngectomies, and other specialized procedures. The position offers a dynamic clinical environment focused on advanced surgical and post-operative care.
Job Details
Position Description: RN / MS. Start date: 11/09/2026, end date: 02/08/2027. Schedule: Day shifts, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Valid license in Missouri with no license restrictions, ACLS certification, BLS certification, minimum of 0 years of experience, and proficiency in charting with EPIC electronic medical record system.
Additional Responsibilities: Monitoring drains and flaps post-op, managing tracheostomy/total laryngectomy care, tube feeding, phlebotomy, IV access, Central Line Management, and telemetry.
Certifications: ACLS, BLS are required prior to start.
Special Unit Focus: ENT and Plastic Surgery with care for patients with cuffed/cuffless tracheostomies, carotid blowout precautions, and free flap patients.
Travel and Licensing: Pending license accepted; no local candidates within 75 miles.
Other Notes: All travelers will float within the service line, and the contract is firm. No RTO beyond 7 days without approval, and there is a mandatory orientation period.
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
Cross Country Job ID #1331516. 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
Saint Louis, MO
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Centralized Operations/Managementunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Licensingunmatched
Medical Record Systemunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Phlebotomyunmatched
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeryunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Registered Training Organisation (RTO)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
Tracheotomyunmatched
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