
Med/Surg | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Bridgeton, MO
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $53.89
- Weekly
- $1,940
- Yearly (full-time)
- $100,880
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- October 19, 2026
This job pays about $53.89/hour — 37% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Missouri ($39.32/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Missouri right now
- 1,044 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Missouri from 6 agencies, 17 of them in Bridgeton.
- Pay in these listings: $23.77 – $85.76/hour, median $54.05/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Missouri: $39.32/hour ($81,786/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($80.00/hour across 3 jobs).
Job description
Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nursing Job – 13-Week Contract
Join a collaborative inpatient nursing team as a Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) in Bridgeton, Missouri. This travel nursing opportunity offers consistent 12-hour day shifts, competitive weekly pay, and the chance to provide comprehensive bedside care in the St. Louis metro area. Support patient rehabilitation and recovery goals while working closely with patients, families, and an interdisciplinary care team. Bridgeton offers convenient access to parks, dining, cultural attractions, and major transportation routes.
Travel RN Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,890–$1,990
- Location: Bridgeton, Missouri, in the St. Louis metro area
- Setting: Inpatient medical-surgical and rehabilitation care
- Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week, approximately 36 hours weekly
- Start Date: October 19, 2026
- Duration: 13-week travel nursing contract
- Openings: 2
- Work Arrangement: On-site
Med/Surg Registered Nurse Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Missouri
- At least 1 year of professional nursing experience; 2 years of bedside clinical experience preferred
- Recent medical-surgical, acute care, or inpatient rehabilitation nursing experience
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required before the first shift
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification may be required based on the assigned care setting
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and teamwork skills
- Ability to provide safe, compassionate patient care in a fast-paced inpatient environment
Med/Surg RN Responsibilities
- Complete nursing assessments within the required timeframe and develop individualized plans of care
- Deliver direct patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
- Monitor patient conditions, recognize changes in status, and promptly communicate pertinent information to the care team
- Participate in interdisciplinary conferences and contribute to patient rehabilitation and recovery goals
- Provide patient and family education based on identified health needs and anticipated discharge plans
- Initiate discharge planning from admission and support a safe transition to the next level of care
- Accurately document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and outcomes in the medical record
- Delegate appropriately and provide direction, training, and supervision to support nursing personnel
- Promote patient, staff, and environmental safety while following infection prevention and facility policies
- Prioritize assignments, use time effectively, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to achieve quality outcomes
- Assume charge responsibilities after completing orientation when requested
Apply now for this Med/Surg Registered Nurse travel nursing job in Bridgeton, Missouri, and join a dedicated inpatient healthcare team in the St. Louis metro area.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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