Travel Cardiac Stepdown RN - $1,985 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiac Medical Intermediate (Stepdown) position in Saint Louis, MO, requiring at least 1 year of cardiac stepdown experience and night shift availability.

Details

• Inpatient cardiac medical intermediate (stepdown) unit in a hospital setting
• 32-bed unit serving post-op CABG/valve, thoracotomies, respiratory failure, and chest pain patients
• Patient ratio of 1:3 to 1:4
• Equipment used includes chest tubes, temporary pacemakers, and BiPAPs
• EMR: Epic
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required as needed to a similar or lower acuity unit
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active RN license in Missouri or a compact license that qualifies for Missouri licensure
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA) required
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Minimum 1 year of recent inpatient cardiac stepdown experience required
• No employment gaps of 90 or more days within the past 12 months
• Valid U.S. Social Security Number required

Additional Information

• Performs direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation across all age groups
• Monitors and coordinates patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes
• Physical demands include prolonged standing and walking, frequent bending and stooping, and lifting/turning patients with assistance; must be able to push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs
• Night shift orientation is conducted on day shift; candidates must be available the full orientation week
• Flu vaccination (or Mercy-approved exemption) is required from November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted
• Scrub color: all black with Mercy logo on top; hoodies, non-logo jackets, t-shirts, open-toed shoes, earbuds, and fake nails are not permitted
• RTO of up to 5 days is allowed but must be made up during the assignment
• Only 1 holiday RTO request is permitted per assignment
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but subject to a reduced bill rate
• Local candidates within 50 miles are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts before requiring a 1-year separation or transfer to a facility outside the 50-mile radius

American Traveler Job ID #P-734654. 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: 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.