Step Down Unit RN
St. Louis, MO
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,240/weekOverview
- Start Date10/05/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Step Down Unit RN St. Louis, MO. This position involves providing direct patient care in a Surgical Stepdown setting for various post-operative and high-acuity surgical patients. The role emphasizes patient assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation within a fast-paced hospital environment.
Job Details
- Role: Registered Nurse (RN)
- Specialty: Surgical Stepdown
- Location: St. Louis, MO
- Schedule: Days, 0700-1930 shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Education and Certification: Current RN license meeting Missouri licensure requirements, BLS, and ACLS from American Heart Association (AHA)
- Experience: 0+ years, preferred 2+ years of Stepdown or ICU experience, post-op care, Bipap, cardiac gtt, time management, critical thinking
- Unit Information: 29 beds, patient ratio 1:3/4, utilizes EPIC electronic medical record system
- Responsibilities: Utilizes nursing process to care for post-trauma, surgical, and medical patients; promotes patient rights and confidentiality; coordinates patient care with other departments; maintains professional accountability
- Float: Float rotation may be required
- Additional: Candidate must have a positive attitude, problem solving skills, and be a team player. Must meet all facility dress code requirements.
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 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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