Travel MS/Tele RN - $2,276 per week

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: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring 2 years of experience and ACLS/BLS certification at a Level I trauma teaching hospital.

Details

• Med/Surg Tele unit in a short-term acute care, teaching hospital with Level I trauma designation
• Patient ratios of 1:4-5
• Patient population includes medical surgical, post-interventional, neuro overflow, surgical overflow, pre/post operative, and high-acuity patients
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 AM-7:30 PM)
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required within service line, including potential float to another area on Sundays when the unit is closed
• Uses Epic for charting

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required (pending license accepted)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of medical surgical nursing experience required
• Must pass Relias EKG exam covering interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, emergency response, and IV therapy/phlebotomy
• Experience with peripheral line care and management
• Experience with acute medicine, tube feeds, oxygen titration, and total patient care

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care including phlebotomy and management of high-acuity, high-turnover medical surgical and telemetry patients
• Navy scrub color required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must live at least 75 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• Maximum of 7 days RTO per 13-week contract, with no RTO permitted during the first week of the assignment
• Returning travelers must complete an 18-month tenure limit followed by a required 3-month break in service
• Former permanent employees of BJC or Saint Luke's must wait 1 year before returning as a travel contractor
• Must be clean-shaven or have facial hair compliant with respirator fit testing requirements

American Traveler Job ID #P-769253. 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: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

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