Registered Nurse, Step-Down Unit
St. Louis, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Night Shift Step Down position in an acute care hospital, requiring a MO or compact RN license and expertise with vasopressor titration.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Step Down Unit of an acute care hospital
• Night shifts with a schedule of 3x12 hours, 19:00-07:30
• Patient ratio is 1:4
• Required to work 2 shifts every other weekend
• Float to lower acuity units as needed
• Utilizes Epic EMR system
• Specialized procedures include titration of vasopressors, sedation medication, insulin drips, trach vents, arterial lines, external pacemakers, and chest tubes
• Navy scrubs are required for this position
• No on-call requirement
• No locals accepted (must live more than 75 miles away)
• No more than 7 days of requested time off allowed per 13-week contract, and no time off during the first week of orientation
• Permanent employees must wait one year before returning as a traveler
• Travelers may remain for up to 18 months with a required 3-month break after this period
• Free parking is available onsite
• Testing modules and orientation are provided before start

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required
• Current certifications in ACLS, BCLS, and NIH Stroke Scale
• Minimum of 2 years recent bedside RN experience, including step down experience within the last 6 months
• Epic charting experience required
• Not open to first-time travelers
• Candidate must reside outside of a 75-mile radius

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts