Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,095 per week in Saint Louis, MO

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Saint Louis, MO
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,095 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/9/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Medical Surgical Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day 3x12-Hour Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 2 years required License: MO license or compact required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS required Must-Have: Experience with pre- and post-operative cranial and spinal surgery patients. Description: The Medical Surgical unit specializes in pre- and post-operative cranial and spinal surgery patients. We are also the secondary choice for general neurology and stroke patients. Common procedures include maintaining intermittently drained lumbar and surgical drains. The unit does not take any drips that require titration, except for Heparin. Patients are not trached or total laryngectomies, and we do not manage external ventricular drains, fresh TPA administration, or arterial lines. The facility is recognized as a Magnet designated organization. The unit provides coverage by in-house Nurse Practitioners or Residents 24/7 for neurosurgery, general neurology, and stroke patients. All beds are equipped with a built-in vital sign machine that connects to the electronic medical record system. Safety measures include built-in patient lifts in private rooms and the use of electronic sitters. Special equipment used includes bladder scanners, vein finders, and urine refractometers. Interdisciplinary support is provided by various teams including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, and more. The expected patient ratio is 1:4-6. Weekend shifts are required every other week. Travel RTO restrictions apply; a maximum of 7 days is allowed per contract. All travelers will float within the service line to meet facility needs. Prior charge experience is preferred. Experience with telemetry and surgical drains is essential. All applicants must have completed the required labs and modules pre-start.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam