Travel Stepdown Registered Nurse | Scott City, Missouri

Embark on your next adventure in Scott City, Missouri, a charming Midwestern community perfectly positioned for travel nurses seeking personal and professional fulfillment. This location offers the unique combination of small-town hospitality and access to lush landscapes, scenic riverfronts, and a network of vibrant cultural sites-all ready to be explored during your downtime.As a travel RN specializing in Cardiac Stepdown, you will gain invaluable experience caring for progressive-level heart, lung, and vascular patients, and stepdown cases from OR and ICU. This dynamic opportunity ensures exposure to a variety of progressive care diagnoses, including Cardiology, Sepsis, Pneumonia, and Oncology. Expand your resume while working alongside supportive colleagues dedicated to clinical excellence, and experience different workplace practices that encourage professional growth and broaden your clinical perspective.Schedule/Hours:Night shift36 hours guaranteed weekly (option for 48 available)Every other weekend requiredHoliday coverage expectation (at least one major winter holiday)Key Qualifications:Active RN license and eligibility to practiceACLS and BLS certificationsMinimum 1+ years of recent stepdown experienceStrong proficiency in EPIC (required)Effective communicator and collaborative team playerFlu vaccination required November-April (exceptions must be client-approved)Willingness to float within scope as neededResponsibilities:Develop patient-centered care plans including medical histories, physical assessments, and nursing diagnosesDeliver bedside care encompassing medication administration, wound management, IV therapy (including central lines), and patient/family educationCollaborate with interdisciplinary teams to plan and evaluate patient treatmentMaintain accurate patient records and follow strict confidentialityMonitor and respond to changes in patient conditionComply with infection control, medication protocols, and Joint Commission standardsBenefits & Perks:Premium, tax-advantaged travel stipends and travel assistanceComprehensive healthcare benefits and 401(k)Job security and opportunities to extend your contract or pursue additional locationsExpand your skillset in a supportive, accredited environmentBuild lasting connections with a diverse healthcare teamStep into an enriching role where your expertise makes a real difference-apply today to move your nursing career forward in a captivating new setting!