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Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Wound/Ostomy Care position at an acute care hospital, requiring a Wound Ostomy Care certification and a valid MO or compact RN license.
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Work in the Wound Care unit of a 233-bed acute care hospital
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Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours (7:00–15:30)
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Responsibilities include VAC changes, dressing changes, and wound photo documentation (rover)
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Peritoneal dialysis experience is required for this role
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Charting is performed in Epic
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One weekend shift required every 6 weeks
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Floating within scope may be required to meet facility needs
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No on-call requirements
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Block scheduling is not available
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Active MO RN license or compact RN license required; pending IL license may be considered (must be noted at time of consideration)
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Current certifications required: BLS and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
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Wound Ostomy Care (WOC) certification required
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Minimum 1 year of wound care nursing experience required
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Epic EMR experience required
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Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Navy blue scrubs required; artificial nails are not permitted
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No more than 7 days of RTO per 13-week contract; no RTO during the first week of orientation
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Travelers may remain at this facility for up to 18 months, after which a 3-month break in service is required
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Former permanent employees of any BJC facility must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
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Free parking is available on site
