Stepdown RN
Bridgeton, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Stepdown/PCU position with charge nurse responsibilities and community hospital background required.

Details

• Community hospital PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown unit setting
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:00)
• Every other weekend required
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Will serve as charge nurse for 4N, taking a partial or full patient assignment
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active RN license (Standard or Compact) currently in hand
• MO state RN license or compact license required
• Current certifications: BLS and ACLS
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience required
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• Community hospital stepdown/PCU experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy, central/peripheral line care, PICC line management, and blood product administration
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, HFNC, and ABG interpretation
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and telemetry
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips (titration not required)
• Experience with wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE
• Experience with IV insulin protocols
• Experience with pacemakers and pre/post cardiac catheterization care, including sheath removal and TR band management

Additional Information

• Must work 4 of 8 designated holiday dates including Thanksgiving Eve, Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 12/26, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Must be clean-shaven to ensure proper mask seal for respirator fit testing; no medical or religious exemptions accepted and no personal CAPR/PAPR equipment permitted
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates living within 70 miles of the facility are considered local and are not accepted for this position
• Clinicians may not work past 1 year as a traveler at this facility and must take a 6-month break before returning