Travel Step Down Registered Nurse
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$37 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Saint Louis, Missouri |
About this job
Job Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in St. Louis, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Stepdown
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 07/13/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Step-Down Unit night shift position requiring at least 2 years of bedside experience and proficiency with vents, vasopressors, and insulin drips.
Details- Acute care hospital Step-Down Unit (SDU) setting with 233 staffed beds
- Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:30
- Patient ratio of 1:4
- Specialized procedures include titration of vasopressors and sedation medications, insulin drips, trach/vents, arterial lines, external pacemakers, and chest tubes
- Charting via Epic (experience required)
- 2 weekend shifts required every other weekend; night shift rotation may fall on Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday depending on existing rotation
- Floating required to lower-acuity floors as needed
- No on-call responsibilities
- Block scheduling is not available
- Navy scrubs required
- Active MO RN license or Compact RN license required; candidates with IL pending license may be considered with notation
- Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Minimum 2 years of Step-Down or comparable bedside nursing experience required
- Must have been actively working at the bedside within the last 6 months
- Hands-on experience with vents, vasopressor titration, sedation drips, insulin drips, arterial lines, external pacemakers, and chest tubes required
- Epic EMR experience required
- Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible
- First-time travelers are not eligible for this position
- Former permanent employees of any BJC facility must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
- Travelers may remain at the facility for up to 18 months, after which a 3-month break in service is required
- RTO is limited to no more than 7 days per 13-week contract; no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation
- Pre-start orientation modules must be completed prior to the assignment start
American Traveler Job ID #P-720275. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Stepdown
About American TravelerWith over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
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