Travel RN - Telemetry - Stepdown
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Nursing
Travel Nurse, RN Nurse
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DescriptionAmerican Traveler is hiring a Tele/Stepdown RN for a busy Level 1 trauma Emergency Department, requiring at least 1 year of Tele, Stepdown, or ED experience and a Missouri or compact RN license.
Details- Emergency Department setting in a 68-bed unit at a Level 1 trauma, stroke, and burn center
- Weekend hours as required by facility
- No on-call requirements
- No floating requirements
- Patient ratios typically 4:1, subject to change during surge conditions
- Uses EPIC EMR system
- High-acuity trauma, stroke, STEMI, and burn patient population
- Facility sees 200+ patients per day
- Active RN license valid in Missouri or compact license
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification from AHA required
- TNCC and NIHSS certification required (may obtain NIHSS prior to start if not already held)
- Minimum 1 year of recent experience in Tele, Stepdown, or ED (Level 3, Level 4, or critical access)
- Trauma or high-acuity experience preferred, including pediatric trauma exposure
- No gaps in employment exceeding 90 days within the past 12 months
- Valid U.S. Social Security Number required;
Canadian SINs not accepted
- Utilizes the nursing process to provide direct patient care across all age groups including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
- Coordinates patient care with ancillary departments to optimize outcomes and comfort
- Maintains professional accountability and evaluates care provided by other caregivers
- Works within scope of practice consistent with the Missouri Nurse Practice Act and facility mission and values
- Physical demands include standing and walking most of the shift, pushing/pulling/lifting up to 50 lbs, and occasional kneeling, crouching, or crawling
- Black scrubs required; jeans and unprofessional attire not permitted
- Flu vaccination or approved exemption required for all travelers from November 1 through April 1, with no declinations accepted
- RTO must be made up during the assignment and cannot be requested during the first week
- Only one holiday RTO request allowed per assignment
- Local candidates may be considered, though bill rate is reduced for those within 50 miles of the facility
- Local candidates are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts before requiring a 1-year separation or transfer outside the local radius
- First-time travelers may be considered for this position
These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.
Pay Overview$2,821/wk
Assignment Total (13 Weeks)$36,674
Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)$146,694
Weekly Breakdown Weekly Wages$1,575/wk
Regular Hours$28.00 x 40 hours/wk = $1,120
OT Hours$56.88 x 8 hours/wk = $455
Weekly Stipends$1,246/wk
Lodging$110.00 x 7 days = $770
Meals & Incidentals$68.00 x 7 days = $476
$2,821/wk
In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,539 - $2,821. The $2,821 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.
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