Stepdown RN
Joplin, MO
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$44-48/hourOverview
- Start Date11/25/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
RN - Tele
Location: Joplin, MO Openings: 4 Employment type: Travel (auto-offer position) Assignment length: 13 weeks (flexible: 8-26 weeks)
Schedule and Unit
- Unit: 7 Tele (Telemetry)
- Shift: Nights, 1900-0700
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week (flexible: 36 or 48)
- Weekend hours, call, and float: As required by the facility
- Orientation: Night shift orients on day shift and must be available the entire week
- Patient ratio: 1:6 (estimates, not guarantees)
- Equipment: IV pumps, computers, glucometer, GE monitoring equipment
Patient Population
- Post cardiac cath patients
- Atrial fibrillation (Afib) and CHF
- Stable MI and post heart caths with interventions
- Medical cardiac patients, including pacemaker insertion and non-titrated cardiac drips
- General medical overflow
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Missouri
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- 2 years of Stepdown experience, including Stepdown experience within the last year
- ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience
- Experience in an acute care setting
- Telemetry experience
- Experience with titratable drips
- Experience with cardiac drips
- Competency with Precedex
- Experience with BiPAP
- BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
- ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
- NIHSS certification
- Valid driver's license
Expectations
- Flexible, dependable, and hardworking, with strong teamwork skills
- Black scrubs or M-wear only; any other attire is unacceptable
Auto-Offer Guidelines
- Blocked scheduling requires facility approval
- Confirmation is needed within 5 days of offer
- Requests for time off of 5 days or less must be made up on the back end
- All contingency requests must be listed on the submission form
Facility Highlights
- Hospital Safety Grade: B (Spring 2026)
- CMS 3-star rating
- Chest Pain – MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award
- Level 2 Trauma Center, Level 2 Stroke Center, and Level 2 STEMI Center
- All-private rooms
Employer
Host Healthcare
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Recommends working with Host Healthcare
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.
About Joplin, MO
As a travel nurse in Joplin, MO here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Joplin, MO is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- In the summer, average highs are around 88°F, and average lows are around 66°F.
- In the winter, average highs are around 44°F, and average lows are around 24°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in Joplin, MO.
- Joplin is car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is recommended.
- Joplin has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to seasonal changes.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Joplin offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, and music venues.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local recreational activities, and outdoor enthusiasts can explore nearby parks and hiking trails.
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