Step Down RN
St. Louis, MO
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Travel RN – Med Step Down / Intermediate Care (Nights)

Location

Saint Louis, MO | Acute Care / Step Down

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM | Expected 36 or 48 hours/week | Every other weekend required | No call requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to perform assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care for all age groups across a respiratory-heavy step down unit
• Monitor and coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes and comfort
• Manage patients presenting with respiratory failure, COPD, ETOH, overdose, GI bleed, electrolyte imbalance, and cancer diagnoses
• Operate and monitor specialized equipment including Tracheostomy (Trach), Ventilator (Vent), VAPOTHERM, and BiPAP
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information in accordance with applicable nursing practice standards
• Float as needed to a similar or lower acuity unit; maintain professional accountability for provision of care delivered by direct care team members

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license — must meet eligibility criteria for licensure in the state of Missouri or hold an active Missouri RN license
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) — required
• ACLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) — required
• Minimum 1 year of inpatient Step Down experience
• Demonstrated Trach and Ventilator management experience — required for this unit
• Flu vaccination (or facility-approved exemption) required for assignments running November 1 through April 1

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with VAPOTHERM and BiPAP in an intermediate or step down care setting
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR
• Strong teamwork, dependability, and flexibility in a fast-paced clinical environment

Why Join Us

• Work on a 22-bed step down unit with a 1:3/4 patient ratio at a recognized acute care facility in the Saint Louis area
• Saint Louis offers a vibrant mix of culture, dining, sports, and entertainment — an exciting destination for traveling healthcare professionals