Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in St. Louis, MO

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: St. Louis, MO
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job ID: 905547

Job Title


Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical (Spine)

Location


Saint Louis, MO | Short Term Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Nights (19:00-07:30) | 3×12-hour shifts | Option to work 36 or 48 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a spine unit serving elective spine surgery and select traumatic spine cases from the emergency department, covering cervical through sacrum procedures
• Manage lumbar drains and perform pain management interventions in accordance with unit protocols
• Facilitate patient mobility a minimum of three times per day and assist with Hoyer lift transfers as needed
• Maintain a patient ratio of approximately 1:3.5 and document all care using Epic electronic health records
• Float between the two spine units within the same service line to meet facility needs
• Fulfill every-other-weekend requirement as part of the standard schedule

• Active RN license in Missouri or a qualifying compact state (Missouri license may be submitted pending; Illinois license must be in hand at time of submittal)
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required; first-time travelers are welcome
• ACLS certification required - must be obtained by the compliance document deadline
• BLS certification required
• Candidates must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be eligible

• Prior experience in a spine, orthopedic, or surgical medical unit
• Familiarity with lumbar drain management and post-operative spine care
• Experience in a Magnet, teaching, or Level I Trauma hospital environment

• Opportunity to work at a large, prestigious Level I Trauma and teaching facility with over 1,200 staffed beds
• Expected 36 hours per week with the option to extend to 48 hours, providing schedule flexibility within a structured contract