IMCU Registered Nurse
St. Louis, MO
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,085/weekOverview
- Start Date07/20/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration24 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
This RN position is located in the Intermediate Care Unit within the Cardiac Stepdown specialty in St. Louis, Missouri. The role involves providing direct patient care for post-operative cardiac patients, including those who have undergone CABG, valve surgeries, thoracotomies, respiratory failure, and chest pain management. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of assignment.
Job Details:
- Location: 10010 Kennerly Road, St. Louis, MO 63128
- Position: Registered Nurse (RN) in the Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) with a focus on Cardiac Stepdown
- Schedule: Nights, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid RN license (eligible or currently licensed in Missouri), BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association, 1 year of inpatient Cardiac Stepdown experience
- Additional Information: Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care, maintains patient rights and confidentiality, collaborates with other departments, and adheres to hospital standards. The unit has 32 beds, with patient ratios of 1:3 to 1:4, and is equipped to manage chest tubes, temp pacemakers, and BiPAPs. The EMR system used is EPIC. Float requirements are as needed to a similar or lower acuity unit.
- Vaccinations: Flu vaccination or Mercy-approved exemptions required. All contingency requests must be submitted on the designated form.
- Start Date: 07/20/2026
- Experience: 1 year of inpatient Cardiac Stepdown experience is required.
- Shift Details: Nights, working from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
About Saint Louis, MO
As a Travel Intermediate Care 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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