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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Mar 30, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 3
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg Orthopedics (3 West) night shift position in Saint Louis, MO, requiring a minimum of 2 years of inpatient ortho experience and an active MO or compact RN license.
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Located on the 3 West Orthopedics unit of a 30-bed inpatient facility in Saint Louis, MO
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Medical patient population including post-trauma, post-surgical, and medically complex orthopedic cases
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Patient ratio of 1:6
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Night shift schedule, 1900–0730
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Every other weekend required
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No on-call requirements
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Floating required as needed to a similar or lower acuity unit
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EMR: Epic
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13-week contract
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Active RN license in Missouri or a compact state currently in hand
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Current BLS certification from AHA required
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ACLS from AHA preferred
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Minimum 2 years of inpatient orthopedic nursing experience required
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Valid U.S. Social Security Number required
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No gaps in employment of 90 or more days within the past 12 months
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Certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment unless documented renewal is scheduled
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Performs direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for orthopedic patients across all age groups
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Coordinates patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient comfort and outcomes
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Physical demands include standing and walking most of the shift, significant bending and stooping, and lifting/turning patients with assistance; push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs
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High-risk exposure to blood and body fluids
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Black scrubs required; no other scrub colors accepted
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Night shift orients on day shift; candidate must be available the entire week for orientation
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Up to 5 days of RTO is permitted but must be made up during the assignment
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Only 1 holiday RTO request allowed per assignment
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Facility is a Level 2 Trauma Center and a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center
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Flu vaccination is required from November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted
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Local candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but subject to a reduced bill rate
