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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Medical/Surgical unit at a Level I Trauma Center and Magnet-designated teaching hospital, requiring at least 5 years of experience and Level I Trauma background.
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Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
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Option to work 36 or 48 hours per week
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Acute care Med/Surg unit at a short-term acute care hospital with 1,266 staffed beds — a Magnet-designated, academic teaching facility and Level I Trauma Center
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Patient population includes geriatric trauma (55+), trauma cases (abuse/violence, MVA, falls), and acute care surgery (appendicitis, gallbladder, hernia repairs, fistulas, wounds, burns, TBI); patients originate from the ED, OR, or ICU
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Patient ratio of 1:4–6
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Procedures and skills required include blood product administration, peripheral line care/management, phlebotomy, IV starts, insulin administration, PCA management, wound care/wound vac, chest tube management (Emerson/Pleur-evac), peripheral nerve block catheters, surgical drains, CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, and respiratory support modalities
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Specialized patient conditions include spinal cord injuries, TBI, ortho trauma, and total joint replacements
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Special equipment in use: lifts, restraints, wound vacs, traction, and external fixators
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Charting via Epic (experience required)
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Floating within scope required to meet facility needs
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Every other weekend required
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No on-call requirements
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Scrub color: Navy Blue
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Active MO RN license required at time of consideration; compact license accepted if MO is included
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Minimum 5 years of RN experience required
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Level I Trauma experience required
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Current certifications: BLS and ACLS
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Must pass a Relias EKG exam; EKG interpretation and dysrhythmia management experience required
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Epic EMR experience required
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Must reside more than 75 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
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Candidates must not be former permanent employees of any BJC facility within the past year
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Care for a diverse trauma and surgical patient population, including management of complex wounds, respiratory support devices, orthopedic hardware, and post-surgical recovery
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No RTO permitted during the first week of orientation; no more than 7 days of RTO per 13-week contract
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Travelers may remain at this health system for up to 18 months, after which a 3-month break in service is required
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Parking is available via monthly passes at nearby lots and garages; costs vary by location and shift type — night shift workers park at no charge in employee parking
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13-week contract minimum; longer contracts may be available upon request
