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

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: St. Louis, MO
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 26 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Travel RN – Medical Surgical (General Surgery)

Location

Saint Louis, MO | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Day Shift, 07:00–19:30 | Expected 36 or 48 hours/week | Every other weekend required

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to perform assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care for all age groups, including post-surgical, trauma, and medical comorbidity patients
• Monitor and coordinate patient care activities with ancillary and interdisciplinary departments to optimize patient outcomes and comfort
• Maintain professional accountability for provision of care and evaluate the effectiveness of care delivered by other direct caregivers
• Uphold patient rights and confidentiality of patient information in accordance with applicable standards and regulations
• Operate unit equipment including Alaris IV pumps, Kangaroo enteral feeding pumps, wound vacs, PCA pumps, SCD machines, low air loss mattresses, and remote telemetry monitors
• May be floated to other units depending on staffing needs

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license — must meet eligibility criteria for licensure in the state of Missouri or currently hold Missouri RN licensure
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required
• Minimum 1 year of inpatient Medical Surgical experience
• Flu vaccination (or facility-approved exemption) required for assignments running November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted
• Must be available the full orientation week; orientation takes place on day shift regardless of assigned shift

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ACLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• TNCC certification
• Experience with Oncology, Neuro Surgical Recovery, or related specialty populations
• Familiarity with EPIC EMR

Why Join Us

• Work within a well-established, high-acuity acute care environment recognized for trauma, stroke, cardiac, and heart failure care — serving a broad multi-county patient population
• Gain experience on a 30-bed surgical unit caring for a diverse patient mix including GI, GU, Plastics, and Orthopedic overflow, with access to modern equipment and a collaborative care team