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Job Opportunity: Step Down Registered Nurse

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

Job Details

Unit: Step Down (Acute Care Hospital)
Shift: Day, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
Weekly Hours: 36 hours guaranteed
Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 4 patients
Weekend Requirement: 2 shifts every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday for day shift)
Floating: Yes, within scope to lower acuity floors
Local Radius Rule: 75 miles (locals not accepted)
Pending License Accepted: Yes
On-call: No

Required Experience & Skills

Minimum 2 years of RN experience
Must have recent bedside experience within the last 6 months
Experience with ventilators, titration of vasopressors, sedation medications, insulin drips, trach vents, arterial lines, external pacemakers, and chest tubes
Must be proficient in titration of vasopressors, sedation medication, insulin drips

Required Certifications

ACLS (AHA only; certs of completion accepted for up to 1 month)
BLS (AHA only; certs of completion accepted for up to 1 month)
NIH Stroke Certification (required for all nurses; must be updated annually)

Licensure

Valid RN license in Missouri (Primary Source Verification required via NURSYS)

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
PCU experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Current ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
Experience with ventilators (vents)
Experience titrating vasopressors/pressors
Experience with insulin drips
Experience titrating sedation medication
Experience with trach vents
Experience with arterial lines
Experience with external pacemakers
Experience with chest tubes
Recent bedside nursing experience within the last 6 months

Compliance & Background Requirements

Government-issued ID required
Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required quarterly
Education verification of highest nursing degree required before start
Drug testing within 1 year of start, covering a comprehensive panel (amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methadone, opiates, oxycodone, PCP)
Physical exam within 1 year of start
Fit mask testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually; facial hair must allow proper fit
Immunizations and health screenings:
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
- Tdap vaccine or declination (expires every 10 years)
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
- Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Sep 30 – Apr 1)
Fingerprinting required for assignments in Illinois long-term care or rehab units

Additional Requirements

Unit-specific competency exam required annually
Unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start
Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
Employment application must be submitted and uploaded
Various facility-specific documents must be completed prior to start, including:
- HIPAA Acknowledgement
- Latex Allergy Questionnaire
- Confidentiality Form
- Regulatory Compliance Education (annual quiz with minimum 80% score)
- Hand Hygiene, Fingernail, and Dress Code Policies acknowledgment
- Badge photo (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)

Special Notes

First-time travel nurses are not accepted for this assignment
No block scheduling accommodations
No guaranteed parking cost (parking is free)
Charting system used: EPIC
Facility staffed beds: 233
Scrub color: Navy

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with recent critical care skills looking for a 13-week travel contract in a step down unit with day shifts and weekend rotation.

Facility

Christian Hospital

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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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