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: 12/14/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Floor, St. Louis, MO. This position provides direct patient care for medical-surgical patients during overnight shifts.

Responsibilities include assessment, care planning, implementation, evaluation, coordination with ancillary departments, and protection of patient rights and confidentiality.

Job Details Schedule: Nights, 7:00 PM7:30 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. The assignment is 13 weeks, with every-other-weekend availability required. Night-shift orientation occurs during the day.

Required Qualifications: Current Registered Nurse license eligible for licensure in Missouri or active Missouri licensure; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA); at least 1 year of inpatient Medical-Surgical experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: Provides care for medical patients, including those with post-trauma, surgical, and medical comorbidities. Utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Coordinates patient care with other departments and evaluates the effectiveness of care provided by direct caregivers. Maintains professional accountability and patient confidentiality. Requires standing and walking for most of the shift, along with bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and assisting with patient lifting and repositioning. Requires the ability to push, pull, and grip up to 50 pounds and pinch up to 15 pounds. Involves potential exposure to blood and body fluids and may require schedule adjustments based on patient care needs. Black scrubs are required.

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 1347131. 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