Stepdown Registered Nurse
Saint Joseph, MO
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Position Overview

• Stepdown RN needed; float to units of similar or lower acuity may be required.
• Local candidates accepted within a 50-mile radius at a reduced rate.

Experience & Education Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience 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 RNs in specified units including Stepdown, ICU, Emergency Department, and others.
• IV Certification (for LPNs, if applicable) - Must be obtained or accepted by Missouri.
• NURSYS Verification required.
• Primary source verification of certifications and state license within 30 days of start.

Testing & Competency Exams

• Basic Dysrhythmia exam required for all RNs and LPN/LVNs; must score 84% or higher with only 2 attempts allowed (1 attempt for ICU).
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable.
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required annually.
• Pass/Fail testing including EKG/Medication exams required for Acute Hospital RNs and LPN/LVNs.

Background & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 30 days of start including:

  • National Criminal Check
  • State and County Searches (10 years)
  • SSN Trace
  • National Sex Offender Check
  • FACIS Level 3
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM
  • HHS/OIG
• Education verification with official transcript or diploma including graduation date.
• Missouri EDL Search required within 30 days of start.
• Employment application, skills checklist, work history verification, and 2 professional references within 3 years required.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within last 12 months (not required annually).
• Fit mask testing completed onsite at orientation.
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year, updated annually; additional requirements if positive TB history.
• Immunizations or documented immunity required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination series, titer, or declination accepted)
  • Varicella
• Drug screen within 30 days of start (not required annually).
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season or agency-approved medical/religious exemption with mask-wearing mandate.

Facility & System Information

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

Note: Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.