Travel Medical-Surgical RN (Telemetry) - $1,819 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg night shift position in a 60-bed inpatient unit at a Level 2 Trauma Center in Saint Louis, MO, requiring at least 1 year of Med/Surg experience and an active MO or compact RN license.

Details

• Inpatient 7 West Medical unit in a 60-bed hospital setting
• Medical patient population, including patients with post-trauma, surgical interventions, and medical comorbidities
• Patient ratio of 1:5 or 1:6
• Equipment used includes bladder scanner, vein finder, IV pumps, and wound vacs
• EMR: Epic
• Night shift, 1900–0730
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required as needed to a similar or lower acuity unit
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active RN license — must meet eligibility requirements for MO licensure or hold a current MO or compact RN license
• BLS certification from the AHA required
• ACLS certification from the AHA preferred
• Minimum 1 year of recent inpatient Med/Surg experience required
• No employment gaps of 90 or more days within the past 12 months
• A valid U.S. Social Security Number is required — Canadian SINs are not accepted
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, lift, and turn patients with assistance; push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs; pinch up to 15 lbs; kneel, crouch, and crawl minimally

Additional Information

• Perform direct patient care activities including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for patients of all age groups
• Coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes
• Facility is a Level 2 Trauma Center (the only one in the South County area), a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, and a Level 1 STEMI Center
• Night shift orients on day shift — candidate must be available the full orientation week
• Flu vaccination (or Mercy-approved exemption) is required from November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted
• Black scrubs required
• RTO of up to 5 days is permitted but must be made up during the assignment; only 1 holiday RTO request allowed per assignment
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but subject to a reduced bill rate
• Local candidates within 50 miles are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts before a 1-year separation or transfer outside the 50-mile radius is required

American Traveler Job ID #P-732116. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg

About American Traveler

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.