Travel Registered Nurse Stepdown Job
Registered Nurse – Step-Down in Saint Louis, Missouri. This travel, temporary assignment begins on 04/20/2026 for a multi-week duration in an acute care hospital setting. Weekly pay ranges from $2,116 to $2,191. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week (3 × 12-hour nights). Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts. Unit is a high-acuity Step-Down / Progressive Care Unit with adult patients, including vented and post-ICU level care. The unit has 29 beds and supports interdepartmental collaboration with Respiratory Therapy, PT, Pharmacy, Social Work, and Rapid Response.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,116–$2,191 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: Travel assignment (weeks)
- Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts
- Start date: 04/20/2026
- Setting: High-acuity Step-Down / Progressive Care Unit in an acute care hospital
- Orientation: 24 hours
- Floating: May float within service line to lower-acuity floors/affiliate hospitals
Responsibilities
- Provide direct bedside nursing care for adult patients in a high-acuity step-down unit, including monitoring and response to dynamic clinical changes
- Troubleshoot ventilator alarms and collaborate with Respiratory Therapy on ventilator management; assist with airway care as needed
- Titrate vasopressors and insulin drips per established protocols; monitor hemodynamics and glucose control
- Manage invasive lines (arterial and central lines) and devices (e.g., chest tubes, external pacemakers as applicable); document findings and interventions
- Recognize and respond to dysrhythmias; initiate appropriate interventions per policy; participate in rapid response when required
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team, participate in rounds, and ensure thorough documentation in the electronic medical record (EPIC)
Requirements
- Active RN license in Missouri or eligibility; pending license accepted for submission per compliance notes
- Minimum 2 years RN experience with bedside practice in the last 6 months; high-acuity step-down, PCU/IMC, or post-ICU experience required
- Trauma Level II experience required
- Required clinical experience: ventilator patients, titration of vasopressors, insulin drips
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS/BCLS, NIHSS
- Travel experience required; orientation provided; ability to float within service line to lower-acuity floors or affiliate hospitals
- Shift availability for nights; ability to work in a high-acuity setting with complex patient populations
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Fast credentialing
- Nationwide assignments
- Referral bonus up to $1,000
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
About Healthforce
Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.
We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.
Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide
Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.
- Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
- Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
- Local contract and per diem opportunities
- Short-term and 13-week travel assignments
Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.
What Makes Healthforce Different
We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.
- Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
- Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
- Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
- 24/7 support while you are on assignment
- Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings
We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.
Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals
Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.
- Quick submissions to open jobs
- Access to multiple job options at once
- Flexible assignment locations
- Ongoing support throughout your contract
Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.
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