Job Title Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical Location Saint Louis, MO | Short Term Acute Care Schedule / Job Type Contract | 16 Weeks | Nights (3x12, 19:00–07:30) | Expected 36 hours/week (option for 48 hours/week) Key Responsibilities • Provide high-quality patient care on a GI/GU unit managing diagnoses including ostomy, colon resection, colon cancer, bladder cancer, and GU/medical overflow on a high-turnover surgical patient unit • Perform and manage IV therapy, phlebotomy, central line blood draws, PICC line management, and peripheral line care • Administer blood products and manage drips including Heparin, Lidocaine (pain only), Bicarb, Bivalirudin, and Amiodarone (stable, non-titrated); manage PCAs, Epidurals, and CBI with various irrigation solutions • Provide colostomy care, feeding tube care and management, and CBI/continuous bladder irrigation; support TURP and colorectal patient protocols • Monitor and interpret telemetry via centralized remote monitoring; must pass Relias EKG exam — interpretation and management of dysrhythmias required • Maintain thorough and accurate documentation in Epic; float within service line as needed to meet facility demands Required Qualifications • Active RN license in Missouri or a qualifying compact state (pending license accepted at time of submittal; must meet state-specific licensure requirements) • Minimum 2 years of Medical/Surgical experience required; first-time travelers not accepted • BLS and ACLS certifications required (ACLS must be obtained by compliance document deadline) • Proficiency in Epic EMR required • Must pass Relias EKG exam prior to start; dysrhythmia interpretation and management required • Must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible Preferred Experience / Skills • Experience with telemetry and remote cardiac monitoring • Familiarity with GI/GU patient populations including ostomy and post-surgical colorectal care • Experience managing Insulin, Heparin, and PCA drips in an acute care setting • Prior travel nursing experience in a Magnet or Level I Trauma teaching hospital environment Why Join Us • Opportunity to work at a nationally recognized Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma teaching facility with over 1,200 staffed beds • Expected schedule of 36 hours per week with the possibility of 48 hours per week, offering consistent clinical engagement throughout the 16-week assignment