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: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Medical Surgical Floor Nurse in a short-term acute care facility, located in a healthcare provider setting. The position involves providing comprehensive care to adult and geriatric patients, managing trauma cases, surgical post-op care, and supporting various complex medical conditions. The role offers an opportunity to work within an interdisciplinary team in a Magnet and Teaching Hospital setting.

Job Details

• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 10/12/2026 and ending on 01/11/2027.
• Required Qualifications: Valid state license, BSN degree, 5 years of related experience, BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification, NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification.
• Preferred Qualifications: Trauma Level I and II experience, previous experience in community hospital settings, and travel experience.
• Patient Ratios: 1:4-6, with a patient census of approximately 50-55 patients daily.
• Responsibilities: Managing acute and trauma-related conditions including trauma from abuse, MVA, and falls; postoperative surgical care for procedures such as joint replacements and wound management; utilizing special equipment including lifts, restraints, wound vacs, external fixators, and oxygen therapy devices.
• Additional Information: Will need to pass the Relias EKG exam with interpretation and management of dysrhythmias required. Floating within scope to meet facility needs is permitted. No RTO restrictions beyond 7 days per 13-week contract. Must comply with facility policies regarding licensure and certifications.

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

Cross Country Job ID #1320466. 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus