Cardiac Stepdown RN
Saint Louis, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

Travel RN - Cardiac Stepdown

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 26 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
• Shift: Nights (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Weekly Hours: 36 or 48 (must be specified on submission)
• Number of Openings: 2
• Weekend Hours: As required, typically every other weekend
• Call Requirements: None
• Float Requirements: As needed to similar or lower acuity units

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Cardiac Med Intermediate (Stepdown)
• Number of Beds: 32
• Patient Ratios: 1:3 to 1:4
• Typical Patients: Post-op CABG/Valve, Thoracotomies, Respiratory Failure, Chest Pain
• Equipment: Chest tubes, Temporary Pacemakers, BiPAPs
• EMR System: EPIC

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Stepdown, Intermediate Care, or Surgical ICU Stepdown within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Additional Requirements & Information

• Flu vaccination required November 1 - April 1; no declinations accepted
• Must be a team player and promote a positive culture
• Dress code: All black scrubs with Mercy logo; no hoodies, jackets without logo, t-shirts, open-toed shoes, earbuds, or fake nails
• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift; availability for full orientation week required
• Physical demands include standing/walking most of the shift, bending, stooping, lifting/turning patients with assistance, and exposure to blood/body fluids
• Must meet unit-specific physical requirements including pushing, pulling, gripping up to 50 lbs, pinching up to 15 lbs, minimal kneeling, crouching, and crawling

Job Summary

Provides direct patient care using the nursing process including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Coordinates care with ancillary departments to optimize patient comfort and outcomes. Maintains professional accountability and patient confidentiality. Works within Missouri Nurse Practice Act and facility standards.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required for this position

Summary

This is a night shift travel RN position in a cardiac stepdown unit requiring at least 1 year of inpatient cardiac stepdown experience, current Missouri RN licensure, and BLS/ACLS certifications. The role involves caring for post-op cardiac patients with complex needs in a 32-bed unit, with a patient ratio of 1:3-1:4. Flu vaccination is mandatory during flu season. The assignment is for 26 weeks with flexible guaranteed hours.