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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (Neuro Stepdown)

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

Specialty: Progressive Care – Neuro / Stepdown / Trauma
Shift: Nights, 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7 PM – 7 AM)
Weekly Hours: 48 hours guaranteed
Weekend Hours: As needed
Call Requirements: None
Number of Openings: 2
Float Requirements: Float as needed/customary upon request

Unit Information

Unit Type: Neuro Trauma Intermediate Progressive Care Unit
Patient Type: Neuro Trauma patients
Equipment: Standard ICU nursing equipment
Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Desired Attributes

Team player
Focused on positive patient outcomes
Superior communication skills

Dress Code

Scrub Color: Black
No unacceptable attire specified

Additional Notes

Entry-level experience in Neuro/Stepdown/Trauma is acceptable but 1+ years critical care experience is required.
Medication and math competency testing is mandatory for all licensed staff providing direct patient care.

Facility

Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

4.1rating(37 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

4.0rating

Pros

Patient ration 1:6 lot of help

Cons

New nurses only get hired on night shift so not getting a lot of experience being patient want to be left alone at night

Alexus H

LPN / LVN (LPN / LVN)

Staff Position May '24 - Jan '26

Review of Mercy Hospital Saint Louis on Feb 20, 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 Progressive Care 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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