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

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 – Cardiac Med Intermediate (Stepdown)

Location

Saint Louis, MO | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13–16 Weeks | Days, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM | 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 on a 32-bed Cardiac Stepdown unit
• Monitor and coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes and comfort for post-op CABG/Valve, Thoracotomies, Respiratory Failure, and Chest Pain patients
• Manage and operate unit-specific equipment including chest tubes, temporary pacemakers, and BiPAPs
• Evaluate the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers and maintain professional accountability
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information in accordance with applicable standards and regulations
• Float as needed to a similar or lower acuity unit; flu vaccination or approved exemption required November 1 – April 1

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license — must meet eligibility criteria for licensure in the state of Missouri or currently hold a Missouri RN license
• BLS certification from AHA required
• ACLS certification from AHA required
• Minimum 1 year of Cardiac Stepdown experience (inpatient only)
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NIHSS certification preferred
• 2+ years of Stepdown/IMC/PCU experience
• Experience caring for post-surgical cardiac patients including post-op CABG, valve repairs, and thoracotomies

Why Join Us

• Join a nationally recognized acute care facility serving a diverse patient population in the St. Louis metro area, offering a dynamic and collaborative clinical environment
• Work in a city celebrated for its culture, food scene, sports teams, entertainment, and iconic landmarks — an exciting destination for travel clinicians