Step-Down RN
Saint Louis, MO
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,106/weekOverview
- Start Date11/09/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (2 years)
- Stepdown Nurse, Definitive Observation Unit Nurse, Intermediate Care Nurse, Progressive Care Nurse, Surgical Stepdown Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care Unit Nurse or Cardiac Stepdown Nurse (2 years)
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing
Description
Step-Down RN
Overview
- Travel/Contract role in Saint Louis, Missouri
- Night shift: 3x12 hours, 19:00–7:30
- Can sign for 36 or 48 hours per week
- Start date is 3–4 weeks out per compliance tier
- Ratios: 1:5
- Every other weekend required
- Floating within scope to meet facility needs is allowed
- Pending license accepted
- Local candidates are not accepted within a 75-mile radius
- No on-call requirement
- No block schedule accommodation
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Missouri
- Stepdown experience with 2 years of experience
- Stepdown experience within the last year
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
- BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Government-issued ID
- Background check
- Education verification
- Employment application
- Skills checklist within 1 year of start
- Physical exam within 1 year of start
- Fit mask
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
- Negative TB or Chest X-Ray
- Drug testing within 1 year of start
- Flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
- HIPAA acknowledgement
- Latex allergy questionnaire
- Confidentiality form
- Regulatory compliance education
- Hep B declination
- SSN & DOB confirmation
- TB questionnaire
- Hand hygiene policy acknowledgment
- Fingernail policy acknowledgment
- Dress code policy acknowledgment
- Orientation modules
- Vehicle registration form for day shifts if applicable
Preferred
- Supervisors within the last year are preferred as references
Unit / Clinical Context
- Step-Down
- Common surgical procedures include CABG, MVR, AVR, aortic aneurysm repair, Maze procedure, TAVR, heart transplant, and LVAD implant
- Charting: EPIC
- Short Term Acute Care facility
- Magnet & Teaching Hospital
- Level I Trauma Center
- Total staffed beds: 1,273
Additional Notes
- RTO should be no more than 7 days per 13-week contract
- Scrub color: Navy Blue
- Parking is available at $15/day or $70/month
Employer
Access Healthcare
1 nurse recommends working with Access Healthcare
Pros
Marigold is polite and professional. She goes above and beyond to ensure the contractor is well informed and has everything needed to be successful. She helped me with onboarding and getting used to the timesheet app and she answers my texts promptly, even after hours. She is a great recruiter liason. Gladys was a super helpful with onboarding and Denise will hook you up with benefits with no trouble at all. Great team to work with.
Cons
Onboarding is somewhat tedious, but they do dot every "i" and cross every T.
Recommends working with Access Healthcare
7 nurses found this helpful
Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
About Saint Louis, MO
As a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Saint Louis, MO here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Saint Louis is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 23°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Saint Louis, with options ranging from furnished apartments to corporate housing.
- Saint Louis is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system called Metrolink.
- Saint Louis has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include heart disease and obesity.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.
- Saint Louis offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, art museums like the Saint Louis Art Museum, live music venues, sports events such as baseball games at Busch Stadium, and outdoor attractions like the Missouri Botanical Garden and Forest Park.
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