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Step-Down RN
St. Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

$2,026-2,906/week

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Step-Down RN

Overview

Travel/Contract role in Saint Louis, Missouri
Night shift: 4x12 hours, 19:00–7:30
Can sign for 36 or 48 hours per week
Start date: 3–4 weeks out per compliance tier
Ratios: 1:5
Guaranteed hours: Yes
Local candidates are not accepted; 75-mile radius rule applies
Pending license accepted: Yes

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Missouri
Stepdown experience with 2 years of experience
Stepdown experience within the last year
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Government-issued ID
Background check
Education verification
Employment application
Two professional references
Unit-specific skills checklist within 1 year of start
Unit-specific competency exam
Basic Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam
Physical exam within 1 year of start
Fit mask
Tdap documentation or declination
Negative TB or chest X-ray
Drug testing within 1 year of start
Flu vaccination or exemption during flu season
HIPAA acknowledgement
Latex allergy questionnaire
Confidentiality form
Regulatory compliance education
Hep B declination
SSN & DOB confirmation
TB questionnaire
Hand hygiene policy review and signature
Fingernail policy review and initial
Dress code policy review and signature
Orientation modules

Preferred

Supervisors within the last year are preferred as references

Schedule / Work Expectations

Weekend requirement: every other
On-call: No
Block schedule: Not accommodated
Clinician may float within scope to meet facility needs

Clinical Setting

Step-Down unit
Short Term Acute Care facility
Magnet and Teaching Hospital
Level I Trauma Center
1,273 staffed beds

Clinical Context

Common surgical procedures include CABG, MVR, AVR, aortic aneurysm repair, Maze procedure, TAVR, heart transplant, and LVAD implant

Additional Notes

EPIC charting
Navy Blue scrub color
Parking cost: $15/day or $70/month

Facility

Barnes-Jewish Hospital

4.2rating(155 reviews)

15 nurses recommend working with Barnes-Jewish Hospital

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Respiratory Therapist (Allied Health Professional)

3.0rating

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Short Term Acute Care
1,394 beds

ADDRESSOne Barnes-Jewish Hospital PlazaSaint Louis, MO 63110

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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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