Job Title Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Trauma Location Saint Louis, MO | Acute Care Schedule / Job Type Contract | Days | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00–19:30) | 36 or 48 hours per week available Key Responsibilities • Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical Trauma unit receiving patients from the ED, OR, and ICU, including geriatric trauma, abuse/violence victims, MVA, falls, and acute care surgery cases • Manage complex patient populations including spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injury, orthopedic trauma, peripheral nerve block catheters, and total joint replacements • Perform and oversee blood product administration, peripheral line care and management, phlebotomy, IV starts, insulin administration, and PCA management • Operate and monitor specialized equipment including chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac), wound vacs, surgical drains, CPAP/BiPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), and various oxygen delivery systems • Pass required Relias EKG exam; demonstrate interpretation and management of dysrhythmias • Float within service line to meet facility needs as required Required Qualifications • Active RN license (MO or compact license required; pending MO license submissions accepted) • Minimum 5 years of nursing experience • BCLS and ACLS certifications required • Level I Trauma experience required • Proficiency with EPIC electronic health records • Must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible Preferred Experience / Skills • Experience with isolation precautions, wound care, and wound vac management • Familiarity with traction, external fixators, restraints, and patient lift equipment • Experience caring for geriatric trauma patients (55+ years) and acute care surgery diagnoses such as appendicitis, hernia repairs, fistulas, and burns • Background in a Magnet-designated or Level I Trauma teaching hospital environment Why Join Us • Opportunity to work at a large, Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma Center and teaching hospital with guaranteed hours • Engage with a high-acuity, diverse patient population in a fast-paced, clinically rich environment