Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in St. Louis, MO

Job Title

Travel RN – Neuroscience / Neurosurgical (Medical Surgical) – Nights 3x12

Location

Saint Louis, MO

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | 3x12 | 36 Hours Weekly Guaranteed | 13-Week Assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to provide direct patient care on a Neurosurgical unit, caring for patients with diagnoses including stroke, seizures, multiple sclerosis, and back, head, or spinal conditions, as well as post-neurosurgery patients.
• Maintain professional accountability for the provision of patient care for assigned patients and evaluate the overall effectiveness of care delivered by other direct care givers.
• Coordinate patient care activities in conjunction with other departments to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information in accordance with applicable standards.
• Assume occasional Charge Nurse responsibilities as needed.
• Float within scope as needed and participate in weekend rotation, including at least one major winter holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's Day).

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Minimum of 1 year of inpatient acute care experience in Medical Surgical and/or Neurology/Neurosurgical nursing.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Willingness and ability to take on occasional Charge Nurse responsibilities.
• Must be available the entire first week for orientation (night shift orients on day shift); flu vaccination or an approved exemption is required seasonally (November 1 – April 1).

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience working in a dedicated Neurosurgical or Neuroscience inpatient unit.
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic medical records system.
• Experience with a 1:5–6 patient ratio in an acute care setting.

Why Join Us

• Work at a nationally recognized, award-winning facility that has received multiple hospital safety and quality designations, including CMS Five-Star status and Leapfrog recognition, offering a high-caliber clinical environment for travel nurses.
• Enjoy an assignment in St. Louis, MO — a vibrant city known for its food scene, professional sports teams, entertainment districts, and iconic attractions.