Stepdown RN
St. Joseph, MO
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 1, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Stepdown RN for a Level II Trauma Center, requiring at least 1-2 years of experience and active RN licensure.

Details

• Work in the Stepdown unit of a Level II Trauma and Level II Stroke Center
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 1900-0700
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active RN license (MO State or Compact) required, in hand prior to start
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 1-2 years of nursing experience required
• BSN preferred
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Experience with cardiac telemetry, MS/Tele, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown monitoring required
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, and oxygen administration
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips without titration
• Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Copy of driver's license and social security card required for consideration
• Two professional references required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide telemetry and stepdown level nursing care to a cardiac, neuro, and renal patient population
• Facility is the only tertiary hospital between Kansas City and Omaha
• Free parking available on-site
• Local candidates accepted at a reduced rate within a 50-mile radius of the facility
• Previous employees must be separated from the facility for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Previous travel experience preferred but not required