Cardiac Stepdown RN
Saint Louis, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

Registered Nurse - Step Down

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Weekly Hours: 36 or 48 (must be specified on submission)
Weekend Hours: Every other weekend as required
Call Requirements: None

Unit Information

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
• Number of Beds: 32
• Patient Ratios: 1:3 to 1:4
• Equipment: Chest tubes, Temporary Pacemakers, Bipaps
• EMR System: EPIC
• Patient Types: Post-op CABG/Valve, Thoracotomies, Respiratory Failure, Chest Pain

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year in an inpatient setting
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Utilize the nursing process for patients post trauma, surgical interventions, and medical comorbidities
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality
• Float to similar or lower acuity units as needed
• Follow professional accountability and facility standards

Physical and Work Environment

• Stand and walk most of the shift
• Frequent bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients with assistance
• Ability to push, pull, grip up to 50 lbs, pinch up to 15 lbs, kneel, crouch, and crawl minimally
• Exposure to blood and body fluids
• May work varying schedules and shifts based on patient care needs

Additional Information

• Flu vaccination required November 1 - April 1; declinations not accepted
• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift; availability for full orientation week required
• Dress code: All black scrubs (Mercy logo not included here per instructions), no hoodies, jackets without logo, t-shirts, open-toed shoes, earbuds, or fake nails

Summary

This travel RN position in Cardiac Stepdown offers an opportunity to work nights in a 32-bed unit with a focus on post-op cardiac patients and respiratory care. The role requires at least one year of inpatient cardiac stepdown experience, current Missouri RN licensure, and BLS/ACLS certifications. The position involves physical demands typical of acute care nursing and requires flexibility with scheduling and orientation.