Travel Surgical Stepdown RN - $2,945 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Saint Louis, Missouri. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Stepdown Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/07/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 4x12hrs Hours: 48 hrs/wk Start Date: Sep 7, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Surgical Stepdown day-shift position requiring stepdown or ICU experience and MO or compact RN licensure. Details Surgical Stepdown unit with 29 beds Patient ratios of 1:3 or 1:4 Post-op patients including high acuity surgical cases and lower acuity surgical patients needing cardiac drips or BiPAP support Also cares for trauma and high acuity medical patients Uses EPIC EMR Day shift, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM Every other weekend required No call requirements Floating to any department of equal or lower acuity when needed Requirements Active RN license eligible for or currently licensed in Missouri, or compact license Current BLS and ACLS certification from AHA only Minimum 2 years of stepdown experience required Stepdown or ICU experience required Experience with post-op care, BiPap, and cardiac drips required Strong time management and critical thinking skills required No employment gaps of 90 days within the past 12 months Additional Information Provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for all age groups Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments to optimize outcomes Evaluate effectiveness of care provided by other caregivers Maintain patient rights and confidentiality Position located within a Level 2 Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Level 1 STEMI Center Physical demands include standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, and turning patients with assistance High risk exposure to blood and body fluids Flu vaccination or Mercy-approved exemption required November 1 through April 1, with no declinations accepted Black scrubs required per facility dress code RTO of 5 days or less allowed, must be made up during the assignment Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are considered local Local candidates limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts before requiring a 1-year separation or transfer outside the radius American Traveler Job ID P-750056. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Stepdown About American Traveler With 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.