Cross Country Nurses 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: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 26 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Medical Surgical (Med Surg) on the inpatient floor in a healthcare facility located in St. Louis, Missouri. The position involves providing direct patient care utilizing the nursing process across all age groups, with an emphasis on assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role requires collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient outcomes and adherence to safety standards.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shifts, 1900-0730, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Current RN license (meets the criteria to be eligible for licensure in Missouri or currently licensed in Missouri), BLS certification from the American Heart Association, 1 year of inpatient Med Surg (Medical Surgical Floor) experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: ACLS certification from the American Heart Association.
- Float: Float rotation may be required to a similar or lower acuity unit as needed.
- Additional Information: Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care, maintains patient rights and confidentiality, and evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided. Responsibilities include monitoring, coordinating patient care activities with ancillary departments, and ensuring compliance with facility standards and professional nursing practices. The position involves working with various medical equipment, including bladder scanners, vein finders, IV pumps, and wound vacs. The unit has approximately 60 beds with patient ratios of 1:5/6. Night orientation is scheduled during day shift, and travelers must be available for the entire week of orientation.
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: 2026-09-23
Cross Country Job ID #1288286. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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