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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,935 per week

Cross Country Nurses · St Louis, MO · 1 mo ago
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About the role

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.

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
  • Passing 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

Requirements

  • Valid state license
  • BSN degree
  • 5 years of related experience
  • BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification
  • NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification

Qualifications

  • Trauma Level I and II experience
  • Previous experience in community hospital settings
  • Travel experience

Patient Ratios: 1:4-6, with a patient census of approximately 50-55 patients daily.

Schedule

Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 10/12/2026 and ending on 01/11/2027.

Benefits

  • 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

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