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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in St. Louis, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/23/2026 Duration: 16 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs Hours: 48 hrs/wk Start Date: Nov 23, 2026 Length: 16 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg RN for a night shift position requiring 2 years of medical-surgical experience and IV/phlebotomy skills at a Level I Trauma teaching hospital. Details Medical Surgical unit (6900 GI/GU) in a short-term acute care, Magnet-designated, teaching hospital with Level I Trauma status Patient population includes ostomy, colon resection, colon cancer, bladder cancer, GU conditions, and medical overflow on a high turn-over surgical unit Patient ratios of 1:4-6 Night shift, 4x12 hours (19:00-7:30), with option to sign for 36 or 48 hours per week Required to work every other weekend No on-call responsibilities Floating required within service line to meet facility needs Centralized telemetry monitoring with remote tele preferred basic knowledge Unit administers Heparin, Lidocaine (pain only), Bicarb, Bivalirudin, and occasionally stable non-titrated Amiodarone drips PCAs, epidurals, and CBIs with various irrigation solutions are used on the unit Special procedures include foley catheters, continuous bladder irrigation (CBI), TURPs, and colorectal patient protocols Epic EMR used for charting Requirements Active MO or compact RN license required (must match permanent residence for compact) BLS and ACLS certifications required Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg experience required Prior travel experience required Skills required: IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, central line blood draws, peripheral line care/management, PICC line management, starting and maintaining IVs Gastrointestinal skills required: colostomy/ileostomy care, feeding tube management Genitourinary skills required: continuous bladder irrigation (CBI)
Medication administration experience required: Heparin, Insulin, PCA Cardiac monitoring skills required: interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, remote telemetry monitoring Must pass Relias EKG exam covering interpretation/management of dysrhythmias Epic EMR experience required BSN preferred Additional Information Provide excellent patient care with strong documentation skills and a team-oriented approach Must reside outside a 75-mile radius of the facility; no local candidates accepted Navy scrub color required RTO limited to no more than 7 days per contract, with no RTO allowed during the first week of the assignment Returning permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning to any BJC facility as a traveler Standard travelers may stay up to 18 months, followed by a required 3-month break in service First-time travelers are not accepted for this position Facial hair must allow for proper fit testing or must be shaved with no exceptions American Traveler Job ID P-783349. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.