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

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. Why Join Us Work in a nationally recognized acute care environment featuring a Level 2 Trauma Center, Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Level 1 STEMI Center.

Job Title

Travel RN – Medical Surgical / General Surgery (Nights)

Location

Saint Louis, MO

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Nights (19:00–07:30) | 13-Week Assignment | 36 or 48 Guaranteed Hours Per 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 and medically complex patients.
• Monitor and coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes and comfort.
• Evaluate the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers and maintain professional accountability.
• Maintain 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 based on staffing needs.

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license; must meet eligibility criteria for licensure in the state of Missouri or currently hold a Missouri RN license.
• Minimum 1 year of inpatient Medical Surgical experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) only.
• Flu vaccination (or facility-approved exemption) required for assignments running November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted.
• Must be available the entire first week for day-shift orientation (night shift orients on days).

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ACLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) only.
• TNCC certification.
• Experience with Oncology, Neuro Surgical recovery, or surgical patient populations (GI, GU, Plastics, Overflow Ortho).
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR.

Why Join Us

• Work in a nationally recognized acute care environment featuring a Level 2 Trauma Center, Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Level 1 STEMI Center.
• Saint Louis offers a vibrant lifestyle with world-class dining, entertainment, professional sports, and cultural attractions.