Travel RN - Stepdown/PCU at Level I Trauma Center

American Traveler, LLC.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 92,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Weekly payroll deposit

Free online CEUs

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem and subsidy

Traveler discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Travel RN for a Stepdown/Progressive Care position in St. Louis, MO, requiring MO or compact licensure, ACLS/BLS, and proficiency in cardiac drips and dysrhythmia management.

Assignment includes 36 hours/week, 12-hour nights, and a 13-week duration in a Magnet-designated Level I trauma center. Responsibilities include telemetry monitoring, chest tubes, and EPIC charting, with a 2–3:1 PCU/Stepdown ratio and 4:1 on the floor.

Qualifications

• Active MO or compact RN license is required.
• 2 years of RN experience in stepdown or related setting required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• Experience in cardiac telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation, management and titration of cardiac drips, and chest tube care required.
• EPIC charting system experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma teaching hospital's dual PCU/Stepdown and floor units.
• Nurse-to-patient ratios are 2-3:1 in PCU/Stepdown and typically 4:1 on the floor, occasionally up to 5:1.
• All nurses may be assigned to either the PCU/Stepdown or floor sides as needed.
• Manages telemetry monitoring, cardiac drips, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and chest tubes.
• EPIC is used for charting.
• Night shifts are 3x12 hours, 19:00 – 07:30.
• Weekend shifts required every other weekend.
• Floating within scope required to meet facility needs.
• Main duties include providing advanced nursing care for stepdown and PCU level patients, including cardiac monitoring and intervention.
• Works alongside an interdisciplinary, team-based environment within a large Level I trauma center.
• Navy blue scrubs are required.
• Paid orientation will cover hospital modules and procedures.
• Permanent former employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler.
• Traveler assignments can last up to 18 months with a mandatory 3-month break after 18 months.
• Night shift parking is free; alternate shifts require paid parking passes with details provided at orientation.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Dysrhythmia interpretation

Cardiac care

EPIC charting

Stepdown nursing

Education

MO or Compact RN license

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

Tools

EPIC

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Travel RN for a Stepdown/Progressive Care position in St. Louis, MO, requiring MO or compact licensure, ACLS/BLS, and proficiency in cardiac drips and dysrhythmia management.

Assignment includes 36 hours/week, 12-hour nights, and a 13-week duration in a Magnet-designated Level I trauma center. Responsibilities include telemetry monitoring, chest tubes, and EPIC charting, with a 2–3:1 PCU/Stepdown ratio and 4:1 on the floor.