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 | Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM | Expected 36 or 48 hours/week | Every other weekend required | No call requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to perform assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care for all age groups across a respiratory-heavy step down unit
• Monitor and coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes and comfort
• Manage patients presenting with respiratory failure, COPD, ETOH, overdose, GI bleed, electrolyte imbalance, and cancer diagnoses
• Operate and monitor specialized equipment including Tracheostomy (Trach), Ventilator (Vent), VAPOTHERM, and BiPAP
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information in accordance with applicable nursing practice standards
• Float as needed to a similar or lower acuity unit; maintain professional accountability for provision of care delivered by direct care team members

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license — must meet eligibility criteria for licensure in the state of Missouri or hold an active Missouri RN license
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) — required
• ACLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) — required
• Minimum 1 year of inpatient Step Down experience
• Demonstrated Trach and Ventilator management experience — required for this unit
• Flu vaccination (or facility-approved exemption) required for assignments running November 1 through April 1

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with VAPOTHERM and BiPAP in an intermediate or step down care setting
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR
• Strong teamwork, dependability, and flexibility in a fast-paced clinical environment

Why Join Us

• Work on a 22-bed step down unit with a 1:3/4 patient ratio at a recognized acute care facility in the Saint Louis area
• Saint Louis offers a vibrant mix of culture, dining, sports, and entertainment — an exciting destination for traveling healthcare professionals

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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