Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Intermediate Care for a travel nursing job in St. Louis, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Intermediate Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 09/28/2026
Duration: 26 weeks
48 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Cardiac Stepdown care in a Midwestern healthcare facility. This position involves providing direct patient care to adult patients post-cardiac procedures, including post-operative CABG, valve surgeries, and responses to respiratory failure and chest pain. The role requires working night shifts and coordinating patient care within a team environment.
Job Details:
Location: Midwestern healthcare facility, serving the South St. Louis County area.
Shift: Nights, from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with a minimum of 48 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Current RN license eligible for licensure in Missouri or licensed in Missouri; BLS and ACLS certifications fromAmerican Heart Association; at least 1 year of experience in Cardiac Stepdown or similar inpatient setting; valid CPR certification.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with post-op CABG/Valve, Thoracotomies, respiratory failure, chest pain patient populations; NIHSS certification considered an asset.
Responsibilities: Utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care; maintaining patient rights and confidentiality; coordinating with interdisciplinary teams; operating within the scope of practice and hospital standards; providing patient education and support.
Additional Information: The role involves evaluating the effectiveness of care delivered by direct care staff, performing duties consistent with the mission and standards of the healthcare provider, and may require float to similar or lower acuity units as needed. The position emphasizes teamwork and professional accountability, supporting the hospital's mission of compassionate care.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1306880. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intermediate Care Unit
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
St. Louis, MO
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
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