RN Surgical Stepdown
Saint Louis, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

Registered Nurse (RN) - Step Down

Location

• Saint Louis, Missouri

Employment Type

• Travel assignment

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Unit & Shift Details

• Unit: Surgical Stepdown
• Number of Beds: 29
• Patient Ratios: 1 nurse to 3-4 patients
• Shift: Weekend nights, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Weekend hours as required, typically every other weekend
• No call requirements
• Guaranteed weekly hours: 36 or 48 (must be specified on submission)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of Stepdown nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current Driver's License
• Experience with post-operative care
• Experience with cardiac drips (gtt)
• ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nursing experience

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Experience with post-operative care, trauma, and high acuity medical patients
• Familiarity with BiPAP, cardiac drips (gtt), and time management
• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to float to other departments with equal or lower acuity as needed

Patient Population

• Post-op patients recovering from high or lower acuity surgeries requiring cardiac drips or BiPAP
• Trauma patients
• High acuity medical patients

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Stand and walk most of the shift
• Frequent bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients with assistance
• Physical 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

Technology & Documentation

• Electronic Medical Record system: EPIC

Professional Expectations

• Utilize nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care
• Maintain professional accountability and patient confidentiality
• Coordinate care with ancillary departments
• Adhere to nursing practice standards and facility mission, values, and service standards

Dress Code

• Scrubs: Black
• Attire must meet facility standards; no unauthorized logos or non-standard scrub colors

Additional Notes

• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required for all travelers from November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted
• Flexible scheduling options may be available but must be indicated on submission
• Facility reserves the right to retract offers within 48 hours

This position offers the opportunity to work in a high-acuity surgical stepdown unit with a focus on post-op and trauma care in a well-established hospital setting.