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: 10/12/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
48 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Medical Surgical Floor registered nurses (RNs) are sought for a night shift position in an acute care setting. The role involves providing comprehensive patient care for a diverse adult population, including geriatric trauma, trauma victims, and postoperative surgical patients. The position offers an opportunity to work within a magnet and teaching hospital, with collaboration among multidisciplinary teams to deliver quality care.
Job Details:
Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours, minimum 48 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Valid state license, 0 or more years of clinical experience, BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification, NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification, BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) or higher, at least 5 years of experience, 6 years of patient ratio experience, proficiency in Epic electronic charting system; open to candidates with community hospital and trauma Level II experience
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with trauma level I, LTAC (Long Term Acute Care) experience, prior travel experience
Additional Information: Candidates must pass Relias EKG exam and interpret/manage dysrhythmias. Responsibilities include blood product administration, IV starts, wound care, trauma management, and operating specialized equipment such as chest tubes, external fixators, and wound vacs. The unit serves geriatric trauma, abuse/violence victims, MVA, MVC, falls, as well as acute care surgery cases. Candidates must adhere to the facilitys RTO (Return to Office) restrictions and license requirements.
Note: This position requires floating within scope to meet facility needs. No local candidates within a 75-mile radius accepted, except for certain support staff. Contract is firm with specific start and end dates. Orientation parking arrangements and compliance deadlines must be followed.
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 #1313567. 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: 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
Acute Careunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)unmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
Clinical Medicineunmatched
Crisis Interventionunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Electrocardiogramunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Geriatricsunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Intravenous Therapiesunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Long-Term Careunmatched
Model View Controllerunmatched
National Institutes of Health (NIH)unmatched
Nursingunmatched
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Patient Careunmatched
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Registered Training Organisation (RTO)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Wound Careunmatched
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