Travel Registered Nurse Stepdown Job

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
Step-Down Unit Registered Nurse – Nights, Saint Louis, MO, United States. Start date: 07/27/2026. Duration: Weeks. Weekly pay: $1,845–$1,924 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: 3×12-hour nights. Setting: Acute care hospital with a high-acuity step-down unit (PCU/IMC/Stepdown).

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,845–$1,924 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: Weeks
- Shift: Nights, 3×12-hour shifts
- Start date: 07/27/2026
- Setting: High-acuity step-down unit in an acute care environment
- Free parking available
- Floating within service line to lower-acuity floors
- Orientation: 24 hours

Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care for adults recovering from ICU-level care on a high-acuity step-down unit, including ventilated/trach patients
- Manage vasoactive drips and insulin drips; titrate medications as ordered and monitor hemodynamic status
- Monitor and troubleshoot ventilators and arterial lines; manage chest tubes and respond to alarms
- Recognize and respond to dysrhythmias; interpret telemetry and coordinate with Rapid Response as needed
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (RT, PT, Pharmacy, Social Work, Unit Secretary) to support patient progression and discharge planning
- Document accurately in the electronic charting system (EPIC) and maintain patient safety throughout the shift

Requirements
- Active RN license or eligibility to practice in Missouri; pending license accepted per state rules
- Certifications: ACLS, BCLS (BLS), NIHSS; must meet facility compliance deadlines
- Experience: Minimum 2 years RN experience; must have been at bedside within the last 6 months; travel experience required; Trauma Level II experience required; Previous charge experience preferred
- Required skills: Telemetry, central/PICC/peripheral line care, ABG interpretation, dysrhythmia recognition; proficiency with ventilators and alarm troubleshooting; ability to manage vasopressor and insulin drips, arterial lines, and chest tubes
- Local candidate restriction: Local candidates within 75 miles of the assignment location are not accepted
- Education: Not specified in the notes

Benefits and Support
- Orientation: 24 hours
- Dedicated account manager assigned to the assignment
- Compliance and credentialing guidance to meet deadlines
- Travel coordination and onboarding assistance
- Access to onboarding resources and charting system training as part of the assignment

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.

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