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
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Med/Surg RN with Level I Trauma experience for a night shift position at a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma teaching hospital.

• Medical Surgical unit within a Level I Trauma Center treating patients transferred from ED, OR, or ICU
• Patient population includes geriatric trauma (55+), trauma victims (abuse/violence, MVA/MVC, falls), and acute care surgery cases (appendicitis, gallbladders, hernia repairs, fistulas, wounds, burns, TBI)
• Patient ratio of 1:4-6
• Night shift, 4x12 hours (19:00-07:30), 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
• Uses Epic charting system
• Specialized equipment includes lifts, restraints, wound vacs, traction, and external fixators

• Active MO or compact RN license required (compact must match permanent residence)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• BSN, CPI, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications preferred
• Minimum 5 years of Med/Surg nursing experience required
• Level I and Level II Trauma experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Must pass Relias EKG exam covering interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Skilled in blood product administration, peripheral line care, 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
• Skilled in surgical drain care and chest tube management (Emerson/Pleur-evac)
• Respiratory skills including CPAP/BiPAP, high flow nasal cannula, nasal cannula, oral suctioning, and oxygen administration required
• Wound care and wound vac experience required
• Isolation precautions and PPE knowledge required
• Prior travel nursing experience required

• Must reside outside a 75-mile radius of the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• Maximum of 7 days RTO per 13-week contract; no RTO permitted during the first week of assignment
• Permanent employees of BJC or Saint Luke's must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Standard travelers may work up to 18 months total, followed by a required 3-month break in service
• Facial hair must allow for proper respirator fit testing or will be expected to shave
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Works in a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma teaching hospital with 1,266 staffed beds

American Traveler Job  #P-769235. 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.