Travel Step Down RN - $2,210 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• 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 RN with Stepdown experience for a Neuro Intermediate night shift position requiring MO or compact RN licensure and BLS/ACLS certification.

Details

• Work in the Neuro Stepdown/Intermediate unit of a hospital environment
• 10-bed unit with a patient ratio of 1:3-4
• Patient population includes those with neurological disorders, strokes, and trauma
• Patients are hard wired with equipment including chest tubes and subdural drains
• Utilizes EPIC EMR system
• Night shift schedule from 19:00 to 07:30
• Weekend coverage required every other weekend
• No on-call responsibilities
• May float within service line to Cardiac Stepdown, Surgical Stepdown, or Medical Stepdown
• Night shift staff orient on day shift and must be available the entire orientation week

Requirements

• Active RN license eligible for or currently licensed in Missouri (Standard or Compact)
• Current BLS and ACLS certification from AHA required
• Minimum 1 year of recent Stepdown experience in an inpatient setting required
• Neuro and trauma experience preferred
• No employment gaps of 90+ days within the past 12 months
• Must be resilient, adaptable, a team player, and patient

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for post-trauma, surgical intervention, and medical comorbidity patients using the nursing process
• Coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient care and comfort
• Maintain professional accountability and evaluate effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers
• Flu vaccination or facility-approved exemption required for all travelers from November 1 through April 1, with no declinations accepted
• Black scrub color required
• Physical demands include standing and walking most of the shift, frequent bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients with assistance, and pushing, pulling, and gripping up to 50 lbs
• High risk exposure to blood and body fluids
• RTO of up to 5 days allowed but must be made up during the assignment
• Only 1 holiday RTO request permitted per assignment
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are accepted
• Candidates residing within 50 miles are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week local contracts before requiring a 1-year separation or transition to a facility outside the radius
• Facility is a Level 2 Trauma Center, Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Level 1 STEMI Center

American Traveler Job ID #P-737065. 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.