Travel Medical-Surgical Trauma Registered Nurse - $2,789 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in St. Louis, Missouri. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg Discipline: RN Start Date: 07/20/2026 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: Jul 20, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg travel assignment at a Magnet-designated Level I Trauma Center, requiring at least 5 years of experience and a valid MO or compact RN license. Details Night shift position working 4x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30) Patient-to-nurse ratios of 1:4–6 Unit receives patients from the ED, OR, and ICU Patient population includes geriatric trauma (55+), MVA/MVC victims, falls, abuse/violence cases, TBI, ortho trauma, acute care surgery (appendicitis, gallbladder, hernia repairs, fistulas, wounds, burns), and total joint replacements Specialized procedures include blood product administration, peripheral line care/management, phlebotomy, IV starts, insulin management, PCA, peripheral nerve block catheters, surgical drains, chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac), CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, oral suctioning, wound care/wound vac, and isolation precautions Special equipment includes lifts, restraints, wound vacs, traction, and external fixators Charting via Epic (experience required) Every other weekend required Floating within scope required to meet facility needs No on-call requirements 13-week contract with option to work 36 or 48 hours per week Short-term acute care hospital with 1,266 staffed beds — Magnet-designated, teaching hospital, and Level I Trauma Center Requirements Active MO state RN license required at time of consideration; compact license accepted if applicable Minimum 5 years of RN experience required Level I Trauma Center experience required Current BLS and ACLS certifications required EKG interpretation and dysrhythmia management required — must pass a Relias EKG exam Epic EMR experience requiredExperience with Med/Surg skills including spinal cord injuries, TBI, ortho trauma, chest tubes, and respiratory support modalities required Must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position Additional Information Navy blue scrubs required No RTO during the first week of orientation; no more than 7 days of RTO permitted per 13-week contract Former permanent employees of any BJC facility must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler Travelers may remain for up to 18 months, after which a 3-month break in service is required Parking passes are available for purchase at various lots and garages on or near campus; costs and availability vary by location American Traveler Job ID #P-720663. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg #J-18808-Ljbffr Vivian Health