Travel Medical Surgical RN

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

• Specialty:
  Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/26/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Trauma unit requiring 5+ years of experience, Level I Trauma background, and MO or compact RN license.

• Medical Surgical Trauma unit within a Level I Trauma Center and Magnet-designated teaching hospital
• Patient ratios of 1:4-6
• Day shift, 4x12 hours (7:00-19:30), with option to sign for 36 or 48 hours per week
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within service line to meet facility needs
• Patients are admitted from ED, OR, or ICU
• Care for geriatric trauma, trauma (abuse/violence, MVA/MVC, falls), and acute care surgery patients (appendicitis, gallbladders, hernia repairs, fistulas, wounds, burns, TBI)
• Uses specialized equipment including lifts, restraints, wound vacs, traction, and external fixators
• EPIC charting system used

• Active MO or compact RN license required (pending license accepted at submission)
• Minimum 5 years of RN experience required
• Current certifications: BLS and ACLS required; BSN, CPI, NIHSS, and TNCC preferred
• Level I and Level II Trauma experience required
• Must pass Relias EKG exam covering interpretation/management of dysrhythmias
• Required skills include blood product administration, peripheral line care, phlebotomy, IV starts, insulin administration, PCA management, wound care/wound vac, and isolation precautions
• Experience with spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injury, ortho trauma, peripheral nerve block catheters, and total joint replacements required
• Experience with chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac), CPAP/BiPAP, high flow nasal cannula, and oxygen delivery devices required
• EPIC charting experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Previous charge experience preferred

• Provide direct nursing care to trauma and acute care surgery patients transferring from ED, OR, or ICU
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Must maintain facial hair compliant with respirator fit testing standards or be willing to shave
• Labs must be completed within 48-72 hours of signing
• No more than 7 days of RTO allowed per 13-week contract, with no RTO permitted during the first week of the assignment
• Local candidates not accepted within a 75-mile radius of the facility
• Returning travelers may remain for an 18-month period followed by a required 3-month break in service
• Former permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Travel experience required; first-time travelers are not being considered for this role

American Traveler Job  #P-751905. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Med/Surg

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.