Travel Stepdown RN - $2,163 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Travel RN – Med Step Down / Intermediate Care (Nights)

Location

Saint Louis, MO | Acute Care / Step Down

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (19:00–07:30) | Expected 36 or 48 hours/week | Every other weekend required | No call requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to perform direct patient care activities for all age groups, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Monitor and coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient care and comfort
• Manage a respiratory-heavy patient population including cases involving respiratory failure, COPD, ETOH, overdose, GI bleed, electrolyte imbalance, and cancer; Trach and Ventilator experience is essential
• Operate specialized equipment including TRACH, VENT, VAPO, and BIPAP within a 22-bed unit at a patient ratio of 1:3/4
• Evaluate the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers and coordinate care in conjunction with other departments
• Maintain patient rights, confidentiality, and perform duties consistent with established nursing practice guidelines and the Missouri Nurse Practice Act

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license — must meet eligibility criteria for licensure in the state of Missouri or currently hold Missouri RN licensure
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) only
• ACLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) only
• Minimum 1 year of Step Down / Intermediate Care experience in an inpatient setting
• Demonstrated Trach and Ventilator experience required
• Flu vaccination (or facility-approved exemption) required for assignments running November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted
• Must be available the full orientation week; night shift orientation is conducted on day shift

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with EPIC EMR
• Familiarity managing complex respiratory patients including those requiring BIPAP and VAPO therapy
• Strong teamwork orientation with a dependable and flexible approach to scheduling

Why Join Us

• Join a nationally recognized acute care facility offering a Level 2 Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Level 1 STEMI Center, providing exposure to a high-acuity, clinically rich environment
• Located in Saint Louis, MO — a vibrant city known for world-class attractions, a thriving food scene, professional sports, and rich cultural history

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #801733. 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: Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown

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