Step Down Registered Nurse
St. Louis, Missouri
Christian Hospital

Job Opportunity: Step Down Nurse (Night Shift)

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

Unit & Shift Details

• Unit: Step Down Unit
• Shift: Nights
• Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week (3 shifts of 12 hours)
• Weekend Requirement: 2 shifts every other weekend (Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday for night shift)
• Floating: Yes, may float to lower acuity floors within scope
• Block scheduling: Not accommodated
• Local candidates within 75 miles radius not accepted
• Pending license accepted

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience in Step Down/Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• PCU experience within the last year
• Must have recent bedside experience within the last 6 months
• Experience required with:

  • Ventilator management
  • Titration of vasopressors
  • Insulin drips

Certifications Required

• ACLS issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri

Additional Requirements

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• One completed travel assignment

Additional Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must remain valid throughout assignment
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within required timeframe
  • Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (required during flu season)
• Fit mask testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually
• Background checks including criminal, state-specific, and federal screenings required and must be current
• Competency exams and unit-specific skills checklists required and must be updated annually
• References: Two professional references required, preferably supervisors within the last year

Work Environment

• Acute Care Hospital setting
• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrub color: Navy
• Parking: Free

Notes

• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• On-call is not required
• Candidates must comply with facility policies including dress code, hand hygiene, and other regulatory compliance trainings
• Various facility-specific documents and acknowledgements must be completed prior to start

This position is ideal for experienced step down nurses comfortable with critical care skills and looking for a travel contract opportunity in Missouri.