Step-Down RN
St. Louis, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,276/weekOverview
- Start Date11/23/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care1,394 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a RN for a Step-Down/PCU unit requiring 2+ years of telemetry experience and ACLS certification for night shift coverage.
Details
- Dual unit covering PCU/Stepdown and floor side, with nurses working either side as needed
- PCU ratios of 2-3 patients, floor side ratios typically 4 and occasionally 5
- Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 19:00-7:30
- Every other weekend required
- No on-call requirements
- Floating required within service line to meet facility needs
- Uses EPIC charting system
Requirements
- Active MO or compact RN license required (compact must match permanent residence)
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required (1.5 years considered with Level I Trauma experience)
- Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
- Experience with interpretation and management of dysrhythmias required
- Experience managing and titrating cardiac drips required
- Experience with chest tube management (Emerson/PleurEvac) required
- Experience with cardiac telemetry and cardiac monitoring required
- Experience with pre/post cardiac cath and pre/post cardiac surgery patients preferred
Additional Information
- Provide care for cardiac telemetry and respiratory patients including dysrhythmia interpretation and management
- Manage and titrate cardiac drips and monitor chest tubes using Emerson/PleurEvac systems
- Respond to cardiac emergencies and provide ongoing cardiac monitoring
- Navy blue scrubs required
- Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility, no local candidates accepted
- Maximum of 7 days RTO per 13-week contract, with no RTO allowed during the first week of the assignment
- Standard travelers may stay for an 18-month period, requiring a 3-month break afterward
- Permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning to any BJC facility as a traveler
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Facility is a Magnet and Teaching Hospital, designated as a Level I Trauma Center
Facility
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
15 nurses recommend working with Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Short Term Acute Care
- 1,394 beds
Employer
American Traveler
85 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Savannah was truly perfect. Knowledgeable, responsive, caring, informative, and honest. I didn’t feel like I was apart of a sales scheme. She truly put me at ease during the process. I felt like she had my back and would work to find me what I was looking for. I look forward to working with American Traveler in the future.
Cons
No cons
Recommends working with American Traveler
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With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
About Saint Louis, MO
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Saint Louis, MO here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Saint Louis is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 23°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Saint Louis, with options ranging from furnished apartments to corporate housing.
- Saint Louis is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system called Metrolink.
- Saint Louis has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include heart disease and obesity.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.
- Saint Louis offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, art museums like the Saint Louis Art Museum, live music venues, sports events such as baseball games at Busch Stadium, and outdoor attractions like the Missouri Botanical Garden and Forest Park.
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