Travel Cardiac Stepdown RN - $1,944 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in St. Louis, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Travel RN – Cardiac Med Intermediate (Stepdown) – Nights

Location

Saint Louis, MO

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift (19:00–07:30) | 36 or 48 hours per week | 16-Week Assignment | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to perform assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care for all age groups
• Provide direct patient care for post-op cardiac patients including post-CABG/valve, thoracotomies, respiratory failure, and chest pain presentations
• Monitor and manage equipment including chest tubes, temporary pacemakers, and BiPAPs
• Coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes and comfort
• Evaluate the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers and maintain professional accountability
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality in accordance with applicable nursing practice standards and guidelines

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license; must be eligible for or currently hold licensure in the state of Missouri
• Minimum 1 year of inpatient Cardiac Stepdown experience
• BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA) required
• Flu vaccination (or approved exemption) required November 1 – April 1; declinations are not accepted
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR
• Ability to float to a similar or lower acuity unit as needed

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NIHSS certification preferred
• Experience with chest tubes, temporary pacemakers, and BiPAP management
• Strong team-oriented approach with the ability to promote a positive unit culture

Why Join Us

• Work in a nationally recognized cardiac care setting within a high-acuity stepdown unit featuring a 1:3–1:4 patient ratio and a 32-bed unit
• Saint Louis, MO offers a vibrant mix of culture, entertainment, dining, and professional sports — an exciting destination for travel clinicians

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #764646. 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: Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown

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