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Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Med Surg
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/26/2026
Duration: 16 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Medical Surgical Floor Nurse (RN) Nights 10/26/2026 to 02/15/2027. This position is located within a short-term acute care facility. The role involves providing excellent patient care, with responsibilities including managing various surgical and medical conditions such as ostomy, colon resection, and cancer patients. The nurse must demonstrate strong documentation skills, adapt to a fast-paced environment, and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Job Details
Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, 2 years of medical-surgical experience, BLS, ACLS certifications, and proficiency in Med/Surg, Telemetry (remote monitoring), colostomy care, feeding tube management, blood product administration, central and peripheral line care, phlebotomy, PICC line management, starting IVs, Heparin, Insulin, and PCA.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with electronic charting systems, knowledge of Telemetry, Relias EKG exam passing, and ability to manage drips such as Heparin, Lidocaine, Bicarb, Bivaldirubin, Amiodarone, along with handling PCAs, Epidurals, and CBIs.
Additional Information: The unit handles high-turnover surgery patients with various diagnoses, including colon and bladder cancers. Candidates must be able to pass the Relias EKG exam and interpret/manage dysrhythmias. Basic Telemetry knowledge is preferred, and the candidate must be available for orientation at the designated location.
License Information: MO license or compact required; IL license in hand at time of submission. No local candidates within 75 miles accepted.
Travel & Contract Details: Contract dates from 10/26/2026 to 02/15/2027, with an expectation of floating within the service line. No RTO requests exceeding 7 days are permitted.
Other Requirements: Must pass compliance deadlines, fit testing, and complete required modules prior to start date.
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
Cross Country Job ID # . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Floor
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
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Worksite address
st. louis, MO, 63146, US
Who can apply
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