Travel Step Down Registered Nurse - $2,264 per week

American Traveler 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: 04/06/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Apr 6, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Step Down Unit position at an acute care hospital, requiring a minimum of 2 years of bedside experience and proficiency with vents, vasopressors, and insulin drips. Details Acute care hospital Step Down Unit (SDU) setting with 233 staffed beds Patient ratio of 1:4 Day shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (7:00–19:30) Every other weekend requirement: Saturday and Sunday for day shift Floating required to lower-acuity floors as needed Block scheduling is not available Charting via Epic (experience required) No on-call responsibilities Free parking on-site Requirements Active MO RN license or compact RN license required; IL candidates may apply with a pending IL license Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Minimum 2 years of RN experience required Must have been actively working at the bedside within the last 6 months Proficiency required with titration of vasopressors, sedation medications, and insulin drips Experience required with trach/vents, arterial lines, external pacemakers, and chest tubes Epic EMR experience required Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible Additional Information Navy scrubs required First-time travelers are not eligible for this position Former permanent employees of any BJC facility must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler Travelers may work at this facility for up to 18 months, after which a 3-month break in service is required RTO is limited to no more than 7 days per 13-week contract; no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation American Traveler Job ID P-685328. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Stepdown About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.