RN Step Down
Springfield, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Cardiac Surgery Intermediate (Step Down/PCU) unit position requiring at least 1 year of Step Down/PCU experience and AHA BLS and ACLS certifications.

Details

• Night shift position with 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• 13-week contract with 36 or 48 hours per week available
• 26-bed Cardiac Surgery Intermediate Step Down/PCU unit
• Patient population includes cardiac and thoracic surgery, vascular surgery, alcohol withdrawal, respiratory distress, and insulin drip management
• Patient ratios of 3:1 or 4:1
• Equipment includes Philips monitors, chest tubes, art lines, wound vacs, pacer boxes, pacing wires, drains, EKOS, Nicom, BiPAP, and Airvo
• EMR: Epic
• Weekend hours required as directed by the facility
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required on a rotational basis to critical care cluster or med/surg

Requirements

• Active RN license — must meet eligibility requirements for licensure in Missouri or hold a current MO or compact RN license
• Current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA only); no certifications expiring within the first 30 days of assignment
• Minimum 1 year of recent inpatient Step Down/PCU experience required
• Valid U.S. Social Security Number required
• No gaps in employment of 90 or more days within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Night shift orientation takes place on day shift; candidate must be available for the entire orientation week
• RTO of up to 5 days is allowed but must be made up during the assignment; RTO is not approved during the first week of the assignment
• Only 1 holiday RTO request is permitted per assignment
• Black scrubs are required; Mercy-logo attire is also acceptable
• Flu vaccination or a Mercy-approved exemption is required for all travelers from November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but subject to a reduced bill rate
• The facility is a Level 1 Trauma and Burn Center and a Level 2 Stroke Center