American Traveler 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: 01/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry Float Pool position requiring a MO or compact license and strong IV/telemetry skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a short term acute care hospital setting
• Float to all medical, surgical, oncology, neuro, renal, and cardiology units as needed
• Care for adult medical/surgical patients, including telemetry
• Typical nurse to patient ratios are 1:5-6 on days and weekends, and 1:6 on nights
• Night shift position, working 3x12 hour shifts from 18:45 to 7:15
• Every other weekend or minimum 6 weekend shifts per 6 weeks are required, plus rotating holidays
• Uses EPIC for charting and documentation; EPIC experience required for certain units
• No on-call required
• Will receive unit assignments up to 1 hour before each shift start if remaining in float pool
• Utilizes lift devices, ceiling lifts, and bladder scanners (training provided)
• No local candidates accepted; must reside outside a 75-mile radius
• Responsible for providing comprehensive care to diverse adult patient populations across several hospital units
• Must be flexible with floating to all specified units within scope
• Block scheduling not available
• Team environment with floating support structure
• Holiday coverage is required as part of the rotation
• Navy blue scrubs are required
• Free parking available on-site
• Travelers may stay for up to 18 months with a required 3-month break after this period
• Testing modules to be completed during orientation

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg Telemetry experience required
• IV start and telemetry skills required
• NIH Stroke Scale certification preferred
• EPIC charting experience required for certain units
• First-time travelers will be considered
• Pending license may be accepted for consideration
• Maximum 7 days of requested time off (RTO) allowed per 13 week contract, with no RTO in the first week of orientation
• Permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-652757. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Float Pool

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