Travel Registered Nurse - Med Surg

Job Overview

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Saint Louis, Missouri.

• Shift: Nights, 3x12 hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Mar 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

• Inpatient Med/Surg unit in a hospital setting in St. Louis, MO
• 15-bed unit (with an additional 15 beds under construction)
• Patients include medical/surgical cases with post-trauma, surgical interventions, and medical comorbidities
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Patient ratios of 1:5–6 on days and 1:6–7 on nights
• Equipment used includes Nova Meters for blood glucose, Alaris IV pumps, Kangaroo pumps, and SCD machines
• EMR:
  Epic
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating to other units may be required based on staffing needs
• 13-week contract

• Active RN license in Missouri or a compact state license that meets Missouri eligibility requirements
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• ACLS certification from AHA preferred
• Minimum 1 year of recent inpatient Med/Surg experience required
• No employment gaps of 90 or more days within the past 12 months
• Valid U.S. Social Security Number required (Canadian SINs not accepted)
• Must be able to stand and walk for most of the shift, with significant bending, stooping, lifting, and turning of patients with assistance
• Must be able to push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs and pinch up to 15 lbs

• Night shift orientation is conducted on day shift; candidates must be available the entire orientation week
• Flu vaccination (or a Mercy-approved exemption) is required from November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted
• Up to 5 days of RTO is allowed but must be made up during the assignment; only 1 holiday RTO request is permitted per assignment
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but will receive a reduced bill rate compared to the posted travel rate
• Local candidates within 50 miles are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts; after that, they must separate from the facility for at least 1 year or transition to a facility outside the 50-mile radius
• Black scrubs are required; open-toed shoes are not permitted
• The facility is a Level 2 Trauma Center, Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Level 1 STEMI Center

• Premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment
• Generous 401(k) match
• Substantial housing stipends
• 24/7 support and access to in-house clinicians

American Traveler Job  #P-686253. 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:
Travel RN - Med/Surg