Travel Trauma Med Surg RN - $2,780 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: 12/07/2026
• 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: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Trauma unit requiring 5+ years of experience and Level I/II Trauma background.

Details

• Level I Trauma Center within a Magnet-designated teaching hospital
• Medical Surgical Trauma unit caring for patients transferred from ED, OR, or ICU
• Patient population includes geriatric trauma, abuse/violence victims, MVA/MVC, falls, and acute care surgery cases (appendicitis, gallbladders, hernia repairs, fistulas, wounds, burns, TBI)
• Patient ratios of 1:4-6
• Night shift, 4x12 hours (19:00-07:30)
• Option to sign for 36 or 48 hours per week
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within service line to meet facility needs
• Uses Epic charting system
• Special equipment includes lifts, restraints, wound vacs, traction, and external fixators

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required (compact must match permanent residence)
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Minimum 5 years of RN experience required
• Level I and Level II Trauma experience required
• Must pass Relias EKG exam covering interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Skilled in blood product administration, peripheral line care, phlebotomy, and starting IVs
• Experience with insulin and PCA administration
• Experience managing spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injury, and ortho trauma
• Experience with peripheral nerve block catheters and total joint replacements
• Skilled in managing surgical drains and chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac)
• Experience with CPAP/BiPAP, high flow nasal cannula, nasal cannula, and oxygen administration
• Skilled in oral suctioning and isolation precautions/PPE
• Wound care and wound vac experience required
• BSN, CPI, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications preferred
• Teaching hospital and charge nurse experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide care to trauma and acute surgical patients within a high-acuity Med/Surg unit
• Must reside outside a 75-mile radius of the facility; local candidates not accepted
• No more than 7 days of RTO permitted per 13-week contract, with no RTO allowed during the first week
• Returning permanent BJC or Saint Luke's employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Standard travelers may work up to 18 months before requiring a 3-month break in service
• Scrub color required: Navy Blue
• Travel experience required for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P- . 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: 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.