Travel Registered Nurse Stepdown Job

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse, Step-down, Nights in Saint Louis, MO. Travel assignment starting 07/13/2026 for multiple weeks. Weekly pay range: $2,059 per week to $2,166 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week on a 3x12 night schedule. Setting: acute care hospital with a high-acuity Step-Down/PCU/IMC unit.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,059 – $2,166 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Start date: 07/13/2026
- Shift: 3x12 Nights
- Contract duration: travel assignment (weeks)
- Setting: high-acuity Step-Down/PCU/IMC in an acute care hospital

Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to adult high-acuity step-down patients on a 3:4 nurse-to-patient ratio with HARDSTOP competencies
- Ventilator care, alarm troubleshooting, and titration of ventilation support as required
- Titrate vasopressors and sedation drips; manage insulin drips per protocol
- Manage arterial lines and chest tubes; tracheostomy care for ventilator-dependent patients
- Monitor cardiac rhythms, identify arrhythmias, and respond to changes; collaborate with Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, Pharmacy, and Social Work
- Document care and assessments in EPIC; participate in daily rounds and ensure patient safety and transitions of care

Requirements
- RN license: active licensure; pending license accepted per assignment policies
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS (BCLS), NIHSS
- Experience: minimum 2 years RN experience; recent bedside experience within last 6 months; travel experience required; trauma Level II experience required; first-timers not accepted; prior charge experience preferred
- Skills: proficient with ventilator management, arterial lines, chest tubes, and post-op cardiac/neurologic care; comfortable with EPIC charting
- Vaccination: flu vaccine required; COVID-19 vaccine not required
- Additional: non-local travel candidate; local candidates within 75 miles are not eligible

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated assignment support from an account manager
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Assistance with credentialing and onboarding
- Ongoing compliance and workflow support throughout 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.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

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

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