Cardiac Step-Down RN
Saint Louis, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 24 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Cardiac Medical Intermediate (Stepdown) position in St. Louis, MO, requiring at least 1 year of inpatient cardiac stepdown experience and an active MO or compact RN license.

Details

• 32-bed Cardiac Medical Intermediate (Stepdown) unit in a hospital setting
• Patient population includes post-op CABG/valve, thoracotomies, respiratory failure, and chest pain cases
• Patient ratio of 1:3–1:4
• Equipment used includes chest tubes, temporary pacemakers, and BiPAPs
• EMR: Epic
• Night shift schedule: 4x12, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required as needed to a similar or lower acuity unit
• 24-week contract

Requirements

• Active RN license — must meet eligibility criteria for Missouri licensure or hold a current MO or compact RN license
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA) required; no certifications expiring within the first 30 days of assignment
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Minimum 1 year of recent inpatient cardiac stepdown experience required
• Valid U.S. Social Security Number required (Canadian SINs not accepted)
• No employment gaps of 90+ days within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Provides direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for all age groups
• Coordinates patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize care and comfort
• Physical demands include standing and walking most of the shift, significant bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients with assistance; push/pull/grip up to 50 lbs., pinch up to 15 lbs.
• High-risk exposure to blood and body fluids
• Night shift orientation is conducted on day shift; candidate must be available the full orientation week
• Flu vaccination is required for all travelers from November 1–April 1; declinations are not accepted
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but subject to a reduced bill rate
• Candidates within 50 miles of the facility are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts; after that, a 1-year separation or transfer to a facility outside the 50-mile radius is required
• RTO of up to 5 days is allowed per assignment but must be made up; only 1 holiday RTO request per assignment
• Dress code: All-black scrubs with a Mercy logo on top; no hoodies, non-logo jackets, t-shirts, open-toed shoes, earbuds, or fake nails