Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,675 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Medical Surgical Floor Nurse, MS Night Shift Location: [Not Specified]. This role involves providing comprehensive care to adult and geriatric trauma patients, including those with traumatic brain injuries, orthopedic trauma, and surgical wounds, in a short-term acute care facility. The position requires a dedicated healthcare professional with a minimum of five years of experience, capable of managing complex patient care procedures and functioning within a busy clinical environment.

Job Details

• Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: Valid medical surgical nursing experience with at least five years of clinical practice, holding current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), and CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certifications.
• Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 48 hours per week.
• Required Skills: Must pass the Relias EKG exam. Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias required. Experience with Med/Surg, blood product administration, peripheral line care, phlebotomy, IV starts, insulin management, PCA (Patient-Controlled Analgesia), spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injury, orthopedic trauma, peripheral nerve blocks, total joint replacements, surgical drains, chest tubes, CPAP/BiPAP, high flow nasal cannula (HFNC), nasal cannula, oxygen therapy, isolation precautions, wound care, wound VAC, and Level I trauma experience.
• Additional Information: Clinicians may float within scope to meet facility needs. Open to accommodating block schedules; open to local and pending license candidates. No more than 7 days RTO per 13-week contract; early work on Relias modules required prior to start.
• Submittal Requirements: Valid ACLS, BCLS, CPI, NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale), BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing), and TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certifications. Candidate must have at least five years of experience in Med/Surg trauma settings.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
  • Private housing or generous housing allowance
  • Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
  • Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
  • Competitive salaries
  • Referral bonuses
  • Travel reimbursement
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Direct deposit/free checking
  • Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1335336. 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: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Floor

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we're here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It's about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we're with you every step of the way. Let's build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus