Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in St. Louis, MO

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: St. Louis, MO
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified IMC RN in St. Louis, Missouri, 63128!

Job Title

Travel RN – Med Step Down / Intermediate Care (Nights)

Location

Saint Louis, MO | Acute Care / Step Down

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (19:00–07:30) | Expected 36 or 48 hours/week | Every other weekend required | No call requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to perform direct patient care activities for all age groups, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Monitor and coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient care and comfort
• Manage a respiratory-heavy patient population including cases involving respiratory failure, COPD, ETOH, overdose, GI bleed, electrolyte imbalance, and cancer; Trach and Ventilator experience is essential
• Operate specialized equipment including TRACH, VENT, VAPO, and BIPAP within a 22-bed unit at a patient ratio of 1:3/4
• Evaluate the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers and coordinate care in conjunction with other departments
• Maintain patient rights, confidentiality, and perform duties consistent with established nursing practice guidelines and the Missouri Nurse Practice Act

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license — must meet eligibility criteria for licensure in the state of Missouri or currently hold Missouri RN licensure
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) only
• ACLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) only
• Minimum 1 year of Step Down / Intermediate Care experience in an inpatient setting
• Demonstrated Trach and Ventilator experience required
• Flu vaccination (or facility-approved exemption) required for assignments running November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted
• Must be available the full orientation week; night shift orientation is conducted on day shift

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with EPIC EMR
• Familiarity managing complex respiratory patients including those requiring BIPAP and VAPO therapy
• Strong teamwork orientation with a dependable and flexible approach to scheduling

Why Join Us

• Join a nationally recognized acute care facility offering a Level 2 Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Level 1 STEMI Center, providing exposure to a high-acuity, clinically rich environment
• Located in Saint Louis, MO — a vibrant city known for world-class attractions, a thriving food scene, professional sports, and rich cultural history

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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