Travel ER RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED
- Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in St. Louis, Missouri.

• Specialty:
  ED
  - Emergency Department
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/26/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position at a Level I Trauma Center requiring at least 3 years of ER experience and prior travel assignment experience.

• Level I Trauma Center emergency department at a Magnet-designated teaching hospital
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (18:00-6:30)
• Patient ratio of 4:1, with occasional flex to 5:1
• Every other weekend required
• Only Friday-Sunday weekend block schedule available; no weekday block scheduling
• No on-call requirements
• No floating outside of service line required
• Frequently required to staff the behavioral health ED POD
• Uses EPIC charting system

• Active MO or compact RN license required (compact must match permanent residence)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• TNCC certification required
• CPI and NIHSS certifications preferred
• 3 years of ER experience required; candidates with 2-3 years may be considered if they have Level I trauma center experience and prior travel assignment experience
• Prior travel assignment experience required
• EPIC charting experience required
• Level I and Level II Trauma Center experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Must complete Relias EKG exam covering interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Skills required include IV therapy/phlebotomy, starting and maintaining IVs, blood product administration, central line care, interpretation of ABGs, emergency medications, IV vasopressors, cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation and management, isolation precautions/PPE, and triage
• Experience with psychiatric patients including acute psychosis, drug overdose, managing violent behavior, and suicidal patients strongly preferred
• Facial hair must allow for proper respirator fit testing or candidate will be expected to shave

• Provide emergency care across a wide range of acute presentations including psychiatric, respiratory, neurological, cardiac, and trauma cases
• Navy blue scrubs required
• No more than 7 days of RTO allowed per 13-week contract, with no RTO permitted during the first week of the assignment
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Candidates must reside outside a 75-mile radius; no local candidates accepted
• Standard travelers may stay up to 18 months, followed by a required 3-month break in service
• Permanent employees of the health system must wait 1 year before returning to any facility within the system as a traveler

American Traveler Job  #P-763358. 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
- Emergency Dept

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.