Travel PCU/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 PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in St. Louis, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 07/06/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Step-Down/PCU position at a large academic Level I Trauma Center, requiring telemetry, ventilator, and dysrhythmia management experience.
Details- Step-Down/PCU unit within a large short-term acute care teaching hospital and Level I Trauma Center with 1,266 staffed beds
- Patient ratios of 1:2–3 on all shifts
- Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
- Every other weekend required
- Floating required within service line, including to med/surg units
- Specialized procedures include vent management alongside respiratory therapy, trach management, port access, central line care, phlebotomy, and ABG draws (preferred)
- Telemetry monitoring experience required
- Charting via Epic
- No on-call required
- Active MO RN license or Compact RN license valid in Missouri required at time of consideration; pending IL license may be accepted with notation
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
- BSN preferred
- Minimum 1 year of PCU/Step-Down experience required
- Telemetry, IV insertion, and ventilator experience required
- Long-term vent, weaning, pulmonary rehab, and trach experience required
- Dysrhythmia interpretation and management skills required
- Epic EMR experience required
- Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
- Must pass a Relias EKG exam prior to or during onboarding
- Navy scrubs required
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- RTO is limited to no more than 7 days per 13-week contract; no RTO permitted during the first week of orientation
- Former permanent employees of any BJC facility must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
- Travel RNs may work at BJC facilities for up to 18 months before a mandatory 3-month break is required
- Parking passes are available for purchase on a monthly basis; night shift workers park at no charge in employee parking
American Traveler Job ID #P-715835. 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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