Travel Cardiac Stepdown RN - $2,014 per week

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

• Specialty:
  Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/03/2026
• Duration:
  16 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: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift RN for a Cardiac Stepdown position requiring 1 year of recent cardiac stepdown experience and MO or compact RN licensure.

• Work in the 3 South Cardiac Medical Intermediate unit of a hospital setting
• 32-bed unit caring for post-op CABG/Valve, thoracotomy, respiratory failure, and chest pain patients
• Patient ratios of 1:3-1:4
• Uses chest tubes, temporary pacemakers, and BiPAP equipment
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Night shift schedule, 19:00-07:30
• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift, requiring full availability that week
• Every other weekend required
• No call requirements
• Float to similar or lower acuity units as needed

• Active RN license eligible for licensure in Missouri or currently licensed in Missouri (Standard or Compact)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA required
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Minimum 1 year of recent inpatient Cardiac Stepdown experience required

• Utilize the nursing process to provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for all age groups
• Coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize care and comfort
• Maintain professional accountability and evaluate care provided by other direct caregivers
• Requires standing and walking most of the shift with frequent bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients
• Physical demands include pushing, pulling, and gripping up to 50 lbs, pinching up to 15 lbs, and minimal kneeling, crouching, and crawling
• High risk exposure to blood and body fluids
• Flu vaccination or Mercy-approved exemption required for all travelers from November 1 through April 1
• Scrub color required is 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 allowed but must be made up during the assignment
• Only 1 holiday RTO request permitted per assignment
• Local candidates accepted within a 50-mile radius

American Traveler Job  #P-737066. 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

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.