Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,300 per week in Saint Louis, MO
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: March 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit Location: Saint
Louis, MO Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,300 per week Shift
Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 4/6/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is
working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Saint
Louis, Missouri, 63136! Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession:
Nursing Specialty: Step Down Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours
per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience required
License: Valid state license required Certifications: ACLS, BLS,
NIH required Must-Have: Experience in vents, titration of pressors,
and insulin drips required. Must have been at the bedside within
the last 6 months. Description: The position is for a Registered
Nurse in a Step Down unit. The nurse will be responsible for caring
for patients who require close monitoring and intermediate care.
The patient to nurse ratio is 1:4. The nurse will float to lower
acuity floors to meet facility needs. Weekend shifts consist of 2
shifts every other weekend. Proficient experience is required in
titration of vasopressors, sedation medication, and management of
various medical devices. Experience in caring for tracheostomy
patients and managing arterial lines is also required. Knowledge of
cardiac arrhythmias and chest tube management is essential.
Candidates must have strong assessment and critical thinking
skills. Team collaboration with interdisciplinary support services
is expected. This role involves high acuity patients transitioning
from intensive care. Skills in monitoring and troubleshooting
alarms on ventilators are necessary. Candidates must demonstrate
competency in emergency response, including rapid response and code
blue situations. Good communication and interpersonal skills are
important for patient and family interaction. Compliance with all
policies and procedures of the facility is required. 5 Benefits of
Travel Nursing Advocating for patients becomes more nuanced when
dealing with diverse populations. Travel nursing exposes you to
different patient advocacy scenarios, refining your advocacy
skills. Confront diverse medical cases that challenge and expand
your skill set. Each assignment becomes a learning opportunity,
contributing significantly to your professional growth and
expertise. Constantly adapting to new environments and healthcare
facilities challenges you to expand your knowledge and skills. This
dynamic nature of travel nursing contributes significantly to your
professional growth. Managing assignments, travel logistics, and
adapting to new environments requires effective time management.
Travel nursing helps you hone your time management skills, a
valuable asset in any healthcare setting. With a constant demand
for healthcare professionals, travel nurses often enjoy job
security. The ongoing need for qualified nurses ensures a steady
stream of opportunities in various locations. Requirements Required
for Onboarding BLS 29517534EXPTEMP
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