Travel Trauma RN

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

• Specialty:
  Med Surg
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/09/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Trauma unit requiring 5 years of experience and Level I/II trauma experience.

• Level I Trauma Center within a Magnet-designated, teaching hospital setting
• Medical Surgical Trauma unit with patient ratios of 1:4-6
• Patients transfer from ED, OR, or ICU and include geriatric trauma, trauma victims (abuse, MVA, MVC, falls), and acute care surgery cases (appendicitis, gallbladders, hernia repairs, fistulas, wounds, burns, TBI)
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 AM-7:30 PM)
• Can 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
• Uses EPIC charting system
• Utilizes specialized equipment including lifts, restraints, wound vacs, traction, and external fixators

• Active MO or compact RN license required (no issuance if tied to another compact state)
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required
• Minimum 5 years of RN experience required
• Level I and Level II Trauma experience required
• EPIC charting experience required
• Must pass Relias EKG exam covering interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Skilled in blood product administration, peripheral line care/management, phlebotomy, IV starts, insulin administration, and PCA management
• Experience with spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injury, and ortho trauma required
• Experience with peripheral nerve block catheters and total joint replacements required
• Skilled in surgical drain care, chest tube management (Emerson/Pleur-evac), and wound care/wound vac
• Respiratory care skills including CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, nasal cannula, oral suctioning, oxygen masks, and portable oxygen tank management
• Isolation precautions and PPE competency required
• Travel RN experience required
• BSN, CPI, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications preferred

• Provide direct patient care to trauma, geriatric trauma, and acute care surgery patients transferring from ED, OR, or ICU
• Must reside outside a 75-mile radius of the facility; local candidates not accepted
• No more than 7 days of RTO allowed per 13-week contract, with no RTO permitted during the first week of the assignment
• Missed shifts should be made up as soon as possible when feasible
• Scrub color required is navy blue
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Prior permanent employees of BJC or Saint Luke's must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Returning travelers must complete an 18-month tenure limit followed by a 3-month break in service
• Pending license accepted for consideration

American Traveler Job  #P-769234. 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 - 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.