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

Why Join Us Work at a nationally recognized facility offering a Level 2 Trauma Center, Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, Level 1 STEMI Center, and advanced heart failure certifications — all within a vibrant city known for its food, culture, and entertainment. Monitor and coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient care and comfort for a patient population that includes post-op CABG/Valve, Thoracotomies, Respiratory Failure, and Chest Pain.

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified IMC RN in St. Louis, Missouri, 63128!

Job Title

Travel RN – Cardiac Med Intermediate (Stepdown) – Nights

Location

Saint Louis, MO | Inpatient / Stepdown

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights (19:00–07:30) | 16-Week Assignment | 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 on a 32-bed Cardiac Stepdown unit
• Monitor and coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient care and comfort for a patient population that includes post-op CABG/Valve, Thoracotomies, Respiratory Failure, and Chest Pain
• Operate and manage unit-specific equipment including chest tubes, temporary pacemakers, and BiPAPs
• Float as needed to a similar or lower acuity unit
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information in accordance with applicable nursing practice standards
• Document and manage care using EPIC EMR

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license — must meet eligibility criteria for licensure in the state of Missouri or currently hold a Missouri RN license
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) — required
• ACLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) — required
• Minimum 1 year of Cardiac Stepdown experience in an inpatient setting
• 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 orients on day shift

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NIHSS certification preferred
• Experience with chest tubes, temporary pacemakers, and BiPAP management
• Familiarity with post-surgical cardiac patient populations (CABG, valve repair, thoracotomy)
• Strong team-player mindset with a commitment to promoting a positive unit culture

Why Join Us

• Work at a nationally recognized facility offering a Level 2 Trauma Center, Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, Level 1 STEMI Center, and advanced heart failure certifications — all within a vibrant city known for its food, culture, and entertainment
• Patient ratios of 1:3–1:4 on a well-equipped unit, providing a structured and supportive clinical environment for travel nurses