Stepdown 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 | Night Shift (19:00–07:30) | Expected 36 or 48 hours/week | Every other weekend required | No call requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to perform direct patient care activities for all age groups, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Monitor and coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient care and comfort
• Manage and care for a respiratory-heavy patient population including those with respiratory failure, COPD, ETOH, overdose, GI bleed, electrolyte imbalance, and cancer diagnoses
• Operate and manage equipment including Tracheostomy (Trach), Ventilator (Vent), Vapotherm (VAPO), and BiPAP
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information in accordance with applicable standards
• Float as needed to a similar or lower acuity unit

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license — must meet eligibility criteria for licensure in the state of Missouri or currently hold Missouri RN licensure
• 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 Vent experience — required for this respiratory-heavy unit
• Flu vaccination (or facility-approved exemption) required for assignments running November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with EPIC EMR
• Background caring for patients with complex respiratory, GI, or oncology diagnoses
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment
• Flexibility and dependability in scheduling and unit needs

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-established, nationally recognized acute care facility serving a diverse patient population in the St. Louis metro area
• Join a unit with a manageable patient ratio of 1:3/4 and a supportive, team-focused culture in a vibrant city with world-class dining, entertainment, and attractions