Med Surg RN Job in Saint Louis, MO

You'll work as a Registered Nurse on a Medical Surgical unit at Barnes-Jewish Hospital Nursing in Saint Louis, Missouri. This is a 91-day travel assignment with 3x12 hour day shifts, earning $2,082 weekly.

Position Overview

You'll care for patients admitted from the ED, OR, and ICU with a patient ratio of 1:4–6. Every other weekend is required. You must have 5 years of Med Surg experience and previous travel nursing experience. There are no on-call requirements, though you will float within the service line as needed. Block scheduling is not available, and you may request a maximum of 7 days off per 13-week contract period. Guaranteed hours are provided.

Patient Population & Skills

You'll treat adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients, including geriatric trauma (55+), abuse and violence victims, MVA/MVC, falls, and acute care surgery cases such as appendicitis, gallbladder issues, hernia repairs, fistulas, wounds, burns, and traumatic brain injury. You must demonstrate competency in:

• Blood product administration and peripheral line care
• Phlebotomy, IV starts, and insulin management
• PCA pumps, spinal cord and traumatic brain injury management
• Ortho trauma, peripheral nerve block catheters, and total joint replacements
• Surgical drains, chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac), and wound vacs
• Respiratory support: CPAP, BiPAP, high flow nasal cannula, and oxygen delivery
• Isolation precautions and Level I and Level II Trauma care

Requirements & Certifications

You must pass a Relias EKG exam covering interpretation and management of dysrhythmias. Required certifications include ACLS and BLS. Preferred certifications are CPI, NIHSS, BSN, and TNCC. Previous charge experience is preferred.

You'll work with Epic for all charting and wear navy blue scrubs. Special equipment in use includes lifts, restraints, wound vacs, traction, and external fixators.