Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
St. Louis, MO
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Travel RN – Cardiac Stepdown

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel

Position Details

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown RN
• Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Weekly Hours: 36 or 48 (must specify on submission)
• Assignment Length: 26 weeks
• Number of Openings: 2
• Weekend Hours: As required, typically every other weekend
• Call Requirements: None

Licensure & Certifications

• Current RN license eligible or active in Missouri
• Required: BLS and ACLS (American Heart Association only)
• Preferred: NIHSS certification

Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience in Cardiac Stepdown, inpatient setting

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Cardiac Med Intermediate (Stepdown)
• Number of Beds: 32
• Patient Ratios: 1:3 to 1:4
• Typical Patients: Post-op CABG/Valve, Thoracotomies, Respiratory Failure, Chest Pain
• Equipment: Chest tubes, Temporary Pacemakers, BiPAPs
• EMR System: EPIC

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation)
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality
• Float to similar or lower acuity units as needed
• Maintain professional accountability and adhere to facility mission, values, and standards

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk most of the shift
• Frequent bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients with assistance
• May work varying schedules and shifts based on patient care needs
• Exposure to blood and body fluids
• Physical demands include pushing, pulling, gripping up to 50 lbs, pinching up to 15 lbs, minimal kneeling, crouching, and crawling

Dress Code

• Scrubs: All black with facility logo on top
• Not allowed: Hoodies, jackets without logo, t-shirts, open-toed shoes, earbuds, fake nails

Additional Notes

• Flu vaccination required for all travelers from November 1 to April 1; no declinations accepted
• Night shift orientation occurs during day shift; availability for full orientation week required
• Must be a team player and promote a positive culture

Facility Highlights

• Level 2 Trauma Center
• Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Level 1 STEMI Center
• Advanced Certification in Heart Failure
• American Heart Association Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award for Heart Failure

Local Area Highlights (Optional)

• Gateway Arch
• Six Flags St. Louis
• St. Louis Cardinals & Blues sports teams
• St. Louis entertainment districts and Union Station attractions
• Rich brewing history with numerous craft breweries
• City Museum and notable food scene