Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,935 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: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The medical surgical floor registered nurse (RN) position is based at a large short-term acute care facility in Saint Louis, Missouri. This role involves providing comprehensive patient care within a Level I trauma center, supporting a diverse adult and geriatric patient population. The position start date is September 14, 2026, with a focus on trauma, acute care surgery, and general medical-surgical services.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid Missouri or compact state nursing license; at least 5 years of experience; BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support); previous trauma level I and II experience; 6 years of patient ratio experience; proficiency in charting with Epic; recent community hospital and trauma experience; ability to pass Relias EKG exam with interpretation and management of dysrhythmias.
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous charge nurse experience, Blood Product Administration, Peripheral Line Care/Management, Phlebotomy, Starting IVs, Insulin, PCA, management of spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, orthopedic trauma, peripheral nerve block catheters, total joint replacements, surgical drains including chest tubes and Pleur-evac, ventilator management (CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, nasal cannula), isolation precautions, wound care with wound vac, and level 1 trauma experience.
• Additional Information: The position requires floating within scope to meet facility needs and accommodates a block schedule. RTO restrictions limit to no more than 7 days per 13-week contract, with scheduled work to be completed accordingly. Parking passes are available with orientation parking instructions provided.
• Certifications & Skills: Must possess ACLS, BLS, CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute), and NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale). Skills include managing ports, blood products, wound vacs, external fixators, and advanced airway management.
• General Requirements: Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience, with trauma and community hospital background strongly preferred. The assignment involves working in a Level I trauma center with an interdisciplinary team and a patient census of approximately 50-55 per day.

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

Posted Date: 2026-07-24

Cross Country Job ID #1278719. 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: 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