Stepdown RN
St. Joseph, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Surgical Stepdown RN for a night shift contract requiring a MO or compact RN license and 2 years of nursing experience.

Details

• Surgical Stepdown unit within a Level II Trauma and Level II Stroke Center hospital
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Uses Epic charting system
• Float to units of similar or lower acuity may be required
• Cares for patients with cardiac telemetry, renal, neurological, respiratory, and orthopedic needs

Requirements

• Active RN license (MO State or Compact) required, pending licenses considered but must be in hand prior to start
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• BSN preferred
• Certifications required: BLS, with ACLS, CPI, and NIHSS preferred
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Trauma Level II hospital experience required
• Experience with IV therapy, central/peripheral line care, and blood product administration
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration required)
• Experience with interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Skilled in wound care, isolation precautions/PPE, and insulin protocols

Additional Information

• Provide care for surgical stepdown patients including cardiac monitoring, respiratory management, and post-surgical recovery
• Respond to rapid response and code team activations as needed
• Local candidates accepted at a reduced rate within a 50-mile radius
• Previous employees must be separated from the facility for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Free parking available