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: 08/31/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Floor Nurse in Saint Louis, Missouri. This role involves providing high-quality nursing care to diverse patient populations within a busy acute care setting. The position requires a skilled clinician capable of managing complex patient cases and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years of experience in medical-surgical nursing, ACLS certification, BLS certification, CPI certification, NIHSS certification, BSN degree, and a Missouri or compact state license.
- Preferred Qualifications: Previous trauma level I experience, community hospital experience, and travel experience.
- Float: Float rotation may be required within the service line.
- Additional Information:
- Must pass Relias EKG exam; interpretation and management of dysrhythmias required.
- Experience managing trauma, orthopedic trauma, surgical drains, wound vacs, chest tubes, and care of geriatric trauma patients aged 55 and above.
- Covering a unit with approximately 50-55 patients daily in a short-term acute care facility.
- Unit staffed with interdisciplinary support including physical therapy, respiratory services, radiology, social services, pharmacy, and transportation.
- Parking available with options for monthly passes; orientation parking information provided.
- COVID-19 vaccine not required; flu vaccine required with exemptions for medical/religious reasons.
- No RTO beyond 7 days per 13-week contract; no additional schedule requests post-submission or post-start.
- Must meet compliance deadlines and complete required modules prior to start.
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: 2026-07-24
Cross Country Job ID #1278719. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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