Step Down Unit RN
St. Louis, MO
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,240/weekOverview
- Start Date11/09/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Step Down Unit is sought for a position in the St. Louis, MO area. This role involves providing direct patient care in a surgical stepdown setting, focusing on post-operative recovery, trauma, and high acuity medical patients. The position offers an opportunity to work within a well-regarded healthcare provider committed to patient-centered care.
Job Details
- Position: RN Step Down Unit
- Location: St. Louis, MO
- Schedule: Nights, 7:00 am 7:30 pm, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
- Certifications: Current RN license meeting Missouri licensure requirements; BLS and ACLS from American Heart Association
- Experience: 0 years minimum, with preference for 2 years in step down or ICU settings, post-op care, Bipap, cardiac gtt, time management, critical thinking
- Float: Float rotation may be required to other units with acuity equal to or lower than the primary unit, as needed
- Additional Responsibilities: Utilizes nursing process, maintains patient rights and confidentiality, coordinates care with interdisciplinary team, performs according to hospital and regulatory standards
- Physical/Mental Demands: Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and turn patients, with high risk exposure to body fluids, and physical capacity to push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs.
Benefits
- 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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