Travel Contract

Step Down RN
Saint Louis, Missouri
Christian Hospital

$2,026-2,425/week

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Step Down Registered Nurse

Job Overview

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Day, 3x12 hours, 7:00 AM–7:30 PM
Weekly hours: 36
Contract length: 13 weeks
Setting: Acute care hospital
Unit type: Step Down

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Missouri
PCU - Progressive Care Unit (2 years of experience)
PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
One completed travel assignment
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association
NIHSS
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Schedule and Assignment Details

1:4 patient ratio
Weekend coverage required every other weekend
Floating required to lower-acuity floors within scope
First-time travelers are not accepted
Local candidates are not accepted; must live outside 75 miles
Pending license is accepted

Clinical Skills / Unit Expectations

Titration of vasopressors
Sedation medication management
Insulin drips
Trach vents
Art lines
External pacemakers
Chest tubes

Additional Notes

Guaranteed hours: 36 hours for 3x12s
Scrub color: Navy
Parking is free

Facility

Christian Hospital

4.1rating(33 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with Christian Hospital

3.0rating

Anonymous

Stepdown (RN)

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Review of Christian Hospital on Jun 30, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
460 beds

ADDRESS11133 Dunn RoadSaint Louis, MO 63136

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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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