Nationwide Therapy Group is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty : PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline : RN
- Start Date : 10 / 11 / 2025
- Duration : 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift : 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type : Travel
🩺 RN – PCU / Stepdown (Neuro Stepdown Unit)
Facility : Mercy Hospital South
Address : 10010 Kennerly Rd, St. Louis, MO 63128
Start Date : Flexible (auto-offer; orientation on days)
📋 Assignment Overview
Unit : Neuro StepdownShift : Nights (7 : 00 PM – 7 : 30 AM)Guaranteed Hours : 36 or 48 hours / week (must be indicated on submission form)Assignment Length : 13 weeksWeekends : Required (every other weekend)Call : NoneOrientation : Night shift staff orients on day shift; must be available the entire orientation week✅ Requirements
Licensure : Must hold or be eligible for Missouri RN licenseCertifications (Required) :BLS (AHA only)
ACLS (AHA only)Certifications (Preferred) : None listedExperience :1+ year Stepdown / inpatient experience
Neuro and trauma experience preferredFlu Vaccine : Required (Nov 1 – Apr 1) , no exceptions / declinations🏥 Unit Details
Beds : 10Patient Ratios : 1 : 3–4Equipment :All patients are hard-wired
Chest tubes, subdural drainsEHR : EpicFloat : May float within the Stepdown service line (Cardiac, Surgical, Medical Stepdown)👕 Dress Code
Scrub Color : BlackUnacceptable Attire : Anything outside specified scrub color💼 Facility Policies
Auto-Offer : Yes (offers may be retracted within 48 hours by facility)Contingency Requests : Must be listed on submission formBlocked Scheduling : May be approved; must be requested on submission formRTO :Max 5 days per assignment
Must make up the week if taking RTOGuaranteed Hours : Based on submitted weekly guaranteeHoliday RTO : Only 1 holiday request allowed per contract🧠 Patient Population
Neurological disordersStrokeTraumaPost-surgical & complex medical comorbidities🤝 Ideal Candidate Traits
Resilient , adaptable, strong team playerCapable of handling high-acuity neuro / trauma patients🏥 About Mercy Hospital South
Level 2 Trauma CenterComprehensive Stroke CenterLevel 1 STEMI CenterMultiple nationally recognized certifications & awardsOver 140 years of service in South St. Louis County🌆 Things to Do in St. Louis
Gateway Arch , Six Flags , St. Louis Cardinals / BluesUnion Station : Aquarium, St. Louis Wheel, mini golf, ropes courseCity MuseumFood Scene : Named one of America’s next great food cities by Food & WineNearly 65+ craft breweriesAbout Nationwide Therapy Group
NTG is a proud partner with healthcare professionals across the country. We are Joint Commission certified, and specialize in staffing all areas of nursing, therapy, and allied health in all 50 states. Our focus is YOU... the traveler! Our goal is to help you find the perfect opportunity through some of the best recruiters in the business. We want to provide an agency experience that is easy and stress-free so you can focus on what you do best... providing exceptional care to your patients!
Benefits
Holiday PayWeekly payGuaranteed Hours401k retirement planMedical benefitsMileage reimbursementReferral bonusLicense and certification reimbursementDental benefits