Travel Cardiac Step Down RN

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:
  
  ASAP
• 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 unit requiring at least 1 year of recent cardiac stepdown experience and a Missouri or compact RN license.

• Works in a 32-bed Cardiac Medical Intermediate (Stepdown) unit within a hospital setting
• Cares for post-op CABG/Valve, thoracotomy, respiratory failure, and chest pain patients
• Maintains patient ratios of 1:3-1:4
• Utilizes chest tubes, temporary pacemakers, and BiPAP equipment
• Uses EPIC EMR system
• Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Requires every other weekend coverage
• Floating may be required to a similar or lower acuity unit as needed
• No on-call requirements
• Night shift staff orient on day shift and must be available for the full orientation week

• Active RN license (Missouri or compact) required
• BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA required
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Minimum 1 year of recent inpatient Cardiac Stepdown experience required
• No employment gaps of 90+ days within the past 12 months

• Provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for adult patients
• Coordinate care with ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes and comfort
• Maintain professional accountability and evaluate care provided by other direct caregivers
• Physical demands include frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and turning patients with assistance, plus pushing/pulling/gripping up to 50 lbs
• High risk exposure to blood and body fluids
• Flu vaccination (or Mercy-approved exemption) required for all travelers from November 1 to April 1, with no declinations accepted
• 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 5 days or less allowed, must be made up during the assignment
• Only 1 holiday RTO request permitted per assignment
• Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are considered local and subject to a reduced bill rate
• Local candidates completing 3 consecutive 13-week contracts must separate from the facility for at least 1 year or transition to a facility outside the 50-mile radius
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position

American Traveler Job  #P-737067. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.