Travel Cardiac Stepdown RN - $2,163 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in St. Louis, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Travel RN – Cardiac Med Intermediate (Stepdown) – Nights

Location

Saint Louis, MO

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift (19:00–07:30) | 36 or 48 hours per week | 16-Week Assignment | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to perform assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care for all age groups
• Provide direct patient care for post-op cardiac patients including post-CABG/valve, thoracotomies, respiratory failure, and chest pain presentations
• Monitor and manage equipment including chest tubes, temporary pacemakers, and BiPAPs
• Coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes and comfort
• Evaluate the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers and maintain professional accountability
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality in accordance with applicable nursing practice standards and guidelines

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license; must be eligible for or currently hold licensure in the state of Missouri
• Minimum 1 year of inpatient Cardiac Stepdown experience
• BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA) required
• Flu vaccination (or approved exemption) required November 1 – April 1; declinations are not accepted
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR
• Ability to float to a similar or lower acuity unit as needed

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NIHSS certification preferred
• Experience with chest tubes, temporary pacemakers, and BiPAP management
• Strong team-oriented approach with the ability to promote a positive unit culture

Why Join Us

• Work in a nationally recognized cardiac care setting within a high-acuity stepdown unit featuring a 1:3–1:4 patient ratio and a 32-bed unit
• Saint Louis, MO offers a vibrant mix of culture, entertainment, dining, and professional sports — an exciting destination for travel clinicians

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #764646. 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: Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric's mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others