Step Down ICU RN
Saint Louis, MO
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Stepdown/Progressive Care Unit position requiring critical care experience and night shift availability.

Details

• Work in the Progressive Care Unit (Tele/Stepdown) of a hospital setting
• Patient population is 50% medical and 50% telemetry, adults only
• Typical patient ratios of 4-6:1
• Uses standard nursing equipment on a telemetry unit
• EPIC EMR system used
• Night shift schedule, 4x12-hour shifts from 7p-7a
• Weekend work required every other full weekend
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required as needed or upon request

Requirements

• Active RN license (Missouri or Compact) required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, EKG, and NIHSS
• Minimum 1 year of recent critical care experience required
• Experience with trachs, vents, and drips required
• Valid U.S. Social Security Number required; Canadian SINs not accepted
• No gaps in employment of 90+ days within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing support in a 24/7 Stepdown ICU environment
• Responsibilities include ACLS and EKG interpretation along with trach, vent, and drip management
• Night shift staff orient on day shift and must be available for the entire orientation week
• Flu vaccination required for all travelers from November 1 to April 1, with only facility-approved exemptions accepted
• Black scrub color required
• Must work at least one major winter holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's Day)
• Up to 5 days of requested time off allowed per 13-week contract, to be made up during the assignment
• Local candidates accepted; candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are subject to a local pay rate and contract limitations
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position