Cardiac Step Down RN
Saint Louis, MO
Care Career
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,744/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration16 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,092/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,652/week
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- Weekly pay
- Medical benefits
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Your "Profile Strength" must be at 100%
- Registered Nurse (2 years)
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing
Description
Job Summary – RN Cardiac Stepdown
Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Stepdown
Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
Shift: Nights (3x12)
Schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Assignment Length: 16 Weeks
Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48 hours/week
Facility: Mercy Hospital South
Location: 10010 Kennerly Rd, St. Louis, MO 63128
Facility Details
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
Position Overview
This is an Auto-Offer Cardiac Stepdown RN assignment. The RN will provide care to post-operative cardiac and medically complex patients while utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. The position requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams while maintaining Mercy's professional standards of care.
Required Qualifications
Experience
- Minimum 1 year recent Cardiac Stepdown inpatient experience
- Inpatient experience required
Licensure
- Current Missouri RN License or
- Eligible for Missouri licensure through Compact License
Required Certifications
- BLS (AHA)
- ACLS (AHA)
Preferred Certification
- NIHSS
Scheduling & Requirements
- Shift: Nights (1900–0730)
Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48 hours/week
Ideal Candidate
- RN with 1+ year recent Cardiac Stepdown inpatient experience
- Strong experience caring for post-CABG and cardiac surgery patients
- Skilled in chest tubes, temporary pacemakers, and BiPAP
- Epic proficient
- Team-oriented, flexible, and committed to fostering a positive unit culture
- Comfortable floating to similar or lower-acuity units as needed
Employer
Care Career
Pros
Nick is always very respectful and really helpful. He is very responsive and understanding of my time . I highly recommend Nick and this agency . They are very knowledgeable and a professional work environment. Thank you
Cons
None
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About Saint Louis, MO
As a Travel Cardiac 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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