Step Down RN- in Saint Louis, MO

Step Down RN- 13 Week contract in Saint Louis, MO

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$68.00/hr - $68.00/hr

The STEP-DOWN REGISTERED NURSE (RN) is a healthcare provider who through education and experience possesses a distinct body of knowledge and skills relative to the care of the adult patient across the lifespan who is experiencing severe, but not life-threatening, conditions requiring moderately complex clinical assessment, therapies, and interventions. He/she applies specialized nursing knowledge in assessing, implementing, and evaluating patient response to moderately complex conditions, therapies and interventions.

He/she initiates nursing care, health teaching, and health counseling that support life and restore well-being. Nursing care is performed in accordance with the nurse practice act and under the direction and supervision of the appropriate client representative(s) on the assigned Step-down unit.

For more than 40 years, ATC Healthcare has provided leading nurses and healthcare professionals to hospitals and facilities nationwide. Healthcare systems around the U.S., including municipal health systems, multi-unit senior care companies, governments, school systems, VMS and MSP vendors trust us to deliver more than 100,000 nurses and other healthcare professionals on-demand. If you have a track record of success in healthcare, we want you to join us!

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Plan
• Flexible Schedules
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Identity theft insurance

• DURATION: 13 Weeks contract
• SHIFT:
  Night shift available
• START DATE:
  
  05/05/2025

Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.

Current and unrestricted RN nursing license in the state of practice. Must be certified in BLS, ACLS, and NIH.

Two years of experience as an RN in a step-down Unit in the last three years. Must have experience with: titration of vasopressors, sedation medication, insulin drips, trach vents, art lines, external pacemakers, chest tubes. Must have been at the bedside within the last 6 months.

Current CPR at least to the BLS level; some client facilities may require ACLS; and other health and screening tests as required by specific facilities and/or regulatory agencies.

Various client facility settings; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious materials.

• Complies with ATC policies/procedures.
• Complies with client facility nursing policies/procedures.
• Conducts individualized patient assessment, prioritizing data based on individual needs and condition.
• Conducts ongoing nursing assessment as dictated by the patient’s condition and facility protocols.
• Collaborates with other team members in the development, implementation, and evaluation of an individualized plan of care.
• Performs appropriate treatments and therapies as ordered by physician in a timely fashion.
• Provides individualized patient and family teaching.
• Documents patient assessments, findings, and psychosocial responses to nursing interventions.
• Initiates emergency measures according to adult and client advanced adult resuscitation protocols, as applicable.
• Maintains confidentiality per HIPAA.
• Provides patient care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness so that autonomy, rights, and dignity are preserved.
• Advocates patient rights with respect to advance directives and organ donation.
• Reports patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift as needed.
• Maintains competency in post-acute (telemetry) care by participating in continuing education and meeting state requirements.
• Complies with ethical conduct and nursing practice standards.
• Demonstrates ability to delegate effectively and appropriately.
• Other duties as assigned.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE