Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,955 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,104,000 - 82,656,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing stipend

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

Direct deposit

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel RN for a Medical-Surgical assignment in Saint Louis, MO. This 16-week travel position offers 36 hours per week with 12-hour night shifts in a short-term acute care facility.

You will manage various surgical and medical conditions, demonstrate strong documentation, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care. Orientation at the facility is required.

Qualifications

• Requires MO license or compact license; IL license at submission.
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg experience.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Proficiency in Med/Surg, Telemetry, colostomy care, feeding tube management, blood product administration, central and peripheral line care, phlebotomy, PICC line management, starting IVs, Heparin, Insulin, and PCA.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical-surgical nursing care to Med/Surg patients, including ostomy, colon resection, and cancer cases.
• Document patient information accurately and maintain thorough records.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced acute care setting.
• Floating within the service line as needed and adhering to unit protocols.

Skills

Med/Surg

Telemetry

Colostomy care

Feeding tube management

Phlebotomy

PICC line care

Starting IVs

Heparin administration

Insulin administration

PCA management

BLS

ACLS

Education

RN license

Tools

Electronic charting systems

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 #1318402. 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