Travel RN - Telemetry - Stepdown

American Traveler

St. Louis (MO)

On-site

USD 91,000 - 113,000

Full time

35 hours ago

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401k with match

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Step Down unit on night shift in St. Louis, MO. Requires high-acuity ICU/stepdown background, vasopressor titration, and recent bedside care. 36 hrs/week, 3x12s, 13-week contract, 19:00-7:30.

Active MO or compact RN license, BLS/ACLS/NIHSS, and travel experience within 6 months are required. 1-year wait before returning to BJC facilities for travelers.

Qualifications

Active RN license (MO or compact) required.
Minimum 2 years of RN experience required.
High acuity stepdown or ICU experience required.
Travel experience within last 6 months required.
Trauma Level II experience required.

Responsibilities

Care for high-acuity stepdown patients including cardiac, neurological, respiratory and post-surgical populations.
Cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia management; participate in rapid response/code teams.
Titrate vasopressors, sedation meds, and insulin drips; manage trach vents, arterial lines and chest tubes.

Skills

RN license

Telemetry/Stepdown

Vasopressor titration

ACLS/BLS/NIHSS

Bedside care

Job description

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$2,246/wk

Travel RN - Telemetry - Stepdown

St. Louis, Missouri

Assignment Overview

Overview

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Posted 9 days ago

Shift

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Oct 19, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Step Down unit position on night shift, requiring high-acuity ICU or stepdown experience and vasopressor titration skills.

Details

Step Down unit in an acute care hospital setting
Night shift, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:30)
Every other weekend required, either Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday depending on rotation
No on-call responsibilities
Floats to lower acuity floors within scope as needed
Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

Active RN license (MO or compact) required
BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
Must have worked at the bedside within the last 6 months
High acuity stepdown or ICU experience required
Travel experience within the last 6 months required
Trauma Level II experience required
Skilled in titration of vasopressors, sedation medications, and insulin drips
Experience managing trach vents, arterial lines, external pacemakers, and chest tubes
No exceptions for facial hair that interferes with respirator fit testing

Additional Information

Care for high-acuity stepdown patients including cardiac, neurological, respiratory, and post-surgical populations
Responsibilities include cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and use of rapid response/code teams
Skilled nursing duties include wound care, IV therapy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line management
Navy scrub color required
First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
Local candidates within 75 miles are not accepted
Permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning to any BJC facility as a traveler
Returning travelers must complete an 18-month period with a required 3-month break in service
Maximum of 7 days RTO per 13-week contract, with no RTO permitted during the first week
Contract length is firm at 13 weeks

Pay

Overview

$2,246/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$29,198

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$116,792

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$720/wk

Regular Hours

$20.00 x 36 hours/wk = $720

Weekly Stipends

$1,526/wk

Lodging

$150.00 x 7 days = $1,050

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,246/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,021 - $2,246. The $2,246 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

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