Stepdown Registered Nurse
Saint Joseph, MO
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Stepdown Unit

Location: Saint Joseph, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Stepdown RN needed, with possible float to units of similar or lower acuity as needed.
• Local candidates accepted within a 50-mile radius.

Experience & Education Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse (highest required).
• BSN preferred.

Licensure & Certifications Required

• RN State License and/or Compact State Licensure (pending license acceptable but must be in hand prior to start).
• BCLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC accepted.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only (RQI acceptable).
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only (RQI acceptable).
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - Required for Emergency Department RNs prior to start; ICU RNs required if assignment exceeds 1 year.
• NIH Stroke Certification (NIHSS) - Required annually for Acute Hospital RN/LPN/LVN in specified units including Stepdown, Emergency Department, ICU, and others.
• State License Primary Source Verification within 30 days of start.
• NURSYS Verification required.
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual).
• Pass/Fail Testing (Basic Dysrhythmia exam) - Required for all RNs and LPN/LVNs; must score 84% or higher with limited attempts. ICU unit has a one-attempt policy.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - Required if extending past initial contract or for Emergency Department and Mental Health units.
• IV Certification required for LPNs (must be obtained or accepted by Missouri).

Required Documents & Checks

• Background checks including National Criminal Check, State Searches (10 years), County Searches (10 years), SSN Trace, National Sex Offender, FACIS Level 3, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG.
• Education Verification (official transcript or diploma with graduation date).
• Missouri EDL Search within 30 days of start.
• Drug Screen within 30 days of start (includes multiple substances).
• Physical Exam within last 12 months (not required annually).
• Fit Mask testing completed onsite.
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Rubeola (Measles): 2 MMR vaccines, positive titer, or declination.
  • Mumps: 2 MMR vaccines, positive titer, or declination.
  • Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines, positive titer, or declination.
  • Hepatitis B: Proof of vaccination series, titer, or declination.
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines, positive titer, or declination.
• Flu Seasonal Vaccination or Agency-approved Medical/Religious Exemption required during flu season (declinations not accepted).

Additional Requirements

• 2 Professional References within 3 years of start.
• Employment Application required.
• Skills Checklist required.
• Verification of most recent employer.
• Candidate must review and sign Confidentiality Agreement and Code of Conduct.
• Complete Agency Nurse Orientation Quiz with a minimum score of 84% prior to start.

Facility & Work Environment

• 352 certified beds.
• Level II Trauma and Stroke Center.
• Uses EPIC for charting.
• Free parking available.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Must be fully prepared to sign contract if offered.
• Float to other units may be required.