Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in St. Louis, MO

Why Join Us Join a nationally recognized cardiac care program operating within a facility that holds advanced certifications in heart failure, stroke, and STEMI care. Monitor and manage patients including post-op CABG/Valve, Thoracotomies, Respiratory Failure, and Chest Pain presentations.

Job Title

Travel RN – Cardiac Med Intermediate (Stepdown) – Nights

Location

Saint Louis, MO

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 16-Week Travel Assignment | Night Shift (19:00–07:30) | 36 or 48 Hours Per Week | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to perform assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care for all age groups on a 32-bed Cardiac Stepdown unit
• Monitor and manage patients including post-op CABG/Valve, Thoracotomies, Respiratory Failure, and Chest Pain presentations
• Operate and monitor unit-specific equipment including chest tubes, temporary pacemakers, and BiPAPs
• Coordinate patient care activities with ancillary and interdisciplinary departments to optimize patient outcomes and comfort
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information in accordance with applicable standards
• Float as needed to a similar or lower acuity unit

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

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NIHSS certification preferred
• Experience with chest tubes, temporary pacemakers, and BiPAP management
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a team player and contribute to a positive unit culture

Why Join Us

• Join a nationally recognized cardiac care program operating within a facility that holds advanced certifications in heart failure, stroke, and STEMI care
• Work in Saint Louis, MO – a vibrant city offering world-class dining, entertainment, professional sports, and cultural attractions