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Step Down RN
Saint Louis, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

$1,852-3,000/week

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RN Stepdown ICU

Role

RN in the Progressive Care Unit / Tele floor
Stepdown ICU support
1 opening
Nights, 4x12 schedule: 7p-7a
Weekly guaranteed hours: 48
Call: none
Float: required as needed / customary upon request

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Missouri
Stepdown experience (1 year)
Stepdown experience within the last year
BLS
ACLS
EKG
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Driver's License
1+ years of critical care experience
Experience with tracheostomies
Experience with mechanical ventilation

Unit Details

Progressive Care Unit
Typical patient ratio: 4-6:1
Patients: adults only, 50% Medical / 50% Tele
Standard nursing equipment on Tele unit
EMR: EPIC

Schedule Notes

Weekend hours as needed
Night shift orients on day shift
Traveler must be available the entire week for orientation
Expected to work at least one major winter holiday
Every other full weekend is the standard expectation

Contract Length

26 weeks

Additional Notes

Auto-offer position
Flu vaccination required for all travelers from November 1-April 1, with only approved exemptions

Facility

Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

4.0rating(41 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

Anonymous

Stepdown (RN)

5.0rating

Review of Mercy Hospital Saint Louis on Apr 24, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
825 beds

ADDRESS615 South New Ballas RoadSaint Louis, MO 63141

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About Saint Louis, MO

As a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Saint Louis, MO here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

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.

Weather

Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 23°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Saint Louis, with options ranging from furnished apartments to corporate housing.

Transportation

Saint Louis is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system called Metrolink.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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