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Original Job Details

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This Stepdown travel nurse job in St. Louis, Missouri, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Barnes - Jewish Hospital. This role follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule.

In this Stepdown travel nursing job, you will provide progressive care in a hospital setting, assess and monitor patient conditions, support urgent interventions, document care accurately, and collaborate with physicians and the clinical care team during fast-moving patient situations.

Assignment Details

  • Specialty: Stepdown
  • Facility: Barnes - Jewish Hospital
  • Location: St. Louis, MO 63110
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  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Nights (3x12)
  • Job Number: 895886

Responsibilities

  • Manage higher-acuity patients stepping down from intensive care who require close monitoring
  • Monitor continuous telemetry and hemodynamic status, recognizing and escalating changes promptly
  • Administer medications and IV therapy, including titratable drips approved for the unit, per facility protocol
  • Care for patients on high-flow oxygen and non-invasive ventilation when assigned

Travel Stepdown Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent Stepdown experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Missouri and national regulatory bodies.

FAQs – Stepdown Travel Nurse Jobs Near St. Louis, MO

What certifications am I required to have for travel Stepdown jobs?
Most require BLS and ACLS. Neuro and stroke step-down postings often list NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, and some cardiac step-down units add a dysrhythmia exam. PCCN, AACN's progressive care certification, is a relevant plus; step-down hours can count toward its practice-hour requirement when they involve direct care of acutely ill adults.
Can I take a travel Stepdown job with ICU or Med Surg experience?
Sometimes. ICU experience often transfers well, while Med Surg or Med Surg/Tele experience may be considered when it includes continuous monitoring, higher-acuity patients, and relevant infusions. The facility determines whether your background matches the unit's acuity and responsibilities.
What kind of units to Stepdown travel nurse assignment cover?
Stepdown units may focus on cardiac, neuro, surgical, trauma, or general medical patients. One unit may regularly manage post-cath patients and cardiac drips, while another may focus on stroke, post-craniotomy, chest tubes, or complex postoperative care. Reviewing the unit’s patient mix and permitted therapies is important
What kind of hospital is Barnes-Jewish in St. Louis, MO?
Barnes-Jewish is a large, high-acuity academic medical center with opportunities across ICU, step-down, med/surg, cardiac, transplant, oncology, and Level I trauma. For travelers, that can mean exposure to complex patient populations, specialized units, and a fast-paced clinical environment where strong recent experience is especially valuable.
What EMR will Stepdown travel RNs be required to use at Barnes-Jewish?
Barnes-Jewish uses Epic for electronic health records and clinical documentation. Travelers with previous Epic experience may be able to get comfortable with the hospital’s charting workflows more quickly.
Is Barnes-Jewish a Magnet hospital?
Yes. Barnes-Jewish is an ANCC Magnet-recognized hospital, reflecting a strong focus on nursing excellence and professional practice. For travelers, that can mean working in an environment with established nursing standards, experienced clinical teams, and a strong emphasis on quality patient care.

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Explore St. Louis, MO

Several hospital corridors stretch across St. Louis, MO, a long-established clinical market on the Missouri side of the river. Meeting that regional demand calls for travelers to staff surgical suites and labor-and-delivery units regularly. Much of the patient flow runs through Barnes-Jewish Hospital and SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital. Clayton, University City, and Maplewood offer handy places to live, and the MetroLink light rail simplifies cross-town trips to the medical centers, so many travelers skip the car. Between the academic and community campuses, contracts turn over often enough to keep travelers booked. When the workday ends, the green space of Forest Park is an easy escape from the hospital.

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