Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,935 per week
Cross Country Nurses · St Louis, MO · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
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