Job Description
Overview
Registered Nurse – ER, Saint Louis, MO, United States. Start date 06/01/2026 for a 13-week minimum travel assignment. Weekly pay range: $1,912–$1,984 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: Nights (3×12-hour shifts). Setting: Emergency Department in an acute care environment.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,912–$1,984 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13-week minimum travel assignment
- Shift: Nights, 3×12-hour shifts
- Start date: 06/01/2026
- Setting: Emergency Department with 38 ED beds; high patient volume (~127 visits/day); all-comers with dedicated pediatric and psych area
- Floating: May float within scope to meet facility needs
- Locals: Not within a 75-mile local radius; first-week RTO not allowed
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct patient care for ED patients across age groups (neonates through geriatrics), including pediatrics.
- Perform triage and initial assessments; obtain and interpret 12-lead EKGs; identify and respond to dysrhythmias; participate in STEMI and stroke care pathways.
- Manage airway and ventilator/ventilation support (including BiPAP/CPAP) as needed; administer medications and IV therapies; fluids and blood product administration.
- Establish and maintain IV access, administer vasopressors, and provide central line care when applicable.
- Perform procedures such as chest tube management; monitor procedural sedation; respond to trauma, overdose, seizures, and behavioral/psychiatric emergencies.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (Respiratory, Radiology, Pharmacy, Social Services, Interpretation Services, Unit Secretary) to coordinate care; document thoroughly in EPIC.
- Maintain patient safety and de-escalate violent or agitated situations as required; manage psychiatric holds when necessary.
- Maintain flexibility to float within the hospital/service line and to affiliates to meet patient care needs.
- Work schedule includes every third weekend; no on-call requirement; RTO not allowed in the first week.
Requirements
- Licensure: Active Missouri RN license required or eligibility per state regulations
- Experience: Minimum 2 years RN ER experience; travel experience required; first-timers not accepted
- Certifications: ACLS, BCLS, NIH (NIHSS), PALS required; CPI and TNCC preferred; ACLS required by compliance hard-document deadline
- Technology: EPIC experience required
- Immunizations: Flu vaccine required; COVID-19 vaccine not required (medical/religious exemptions allowed)
- Skills: Strong triage, airway management, dysrhythmia interpretation, and trauma/ED resuscitation skills; ability to start/maintain IVs, administer blood products, and monitor ventilated patients
- Onboarding: Pre-start modules and labs required within specified timelines (WorkRamp; labs within 48–72 hours of signing)
- Interdisciplinary care: Ability to work within high-volume ED with all ages; float within scope as needed
- Compliance: No RTO in first week; 75-mile local radius rule applies
- Documentation: EPIC charting experience required
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
- Dedicated support and point of contact during the engagement
- Nationwide assignments available
- Extension opportunities beyond the initial term
- Fast credentialing and streamlined onboarding process
- Onboarding modules and required pre-start labs
- Referral bonus up to $1,000
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
About Healthforce
Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.
We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.
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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.
- Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
- Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
- Local contract and per diem opportunities
- Short-term and 13-week travel assignments
Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.
What Makes Healthforce Different
We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.
- Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
- Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
- Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
- 24/7 support while you are on assignment
- Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings
We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.
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Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.
- Quick submissions to open jobs
- Access to multiple job options at once
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- Ongoing support throughout your contract
Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.
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Job Tags
Weekly pay, Daily paid, Ongoing contract, Contract work, Temporary work, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift