Travel PCU/Stepdown RN - $2,144 per week

Junxion Med Staffing 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: 05/04/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Summary: Junxion Med Staffing is looking for a PCU/Stepdown RN to take an assignment in Saint Louis, Missouri. This assignment lasts 13.14 WEEKS and is scheduled to start on May 4, 2026. If the start date, shift, or pay doesn’t line up with what you're looking for, let’s talk. We often have multiple openings in the same market. Give us a call  opt 1 Job Details: Shift: 12H Nights Total Weekly Hours: 36 Certifications: ACLS, BCLS, NIH Trauma Level: Facility Specific Job Notes: Experience Requirements:- 2 years of experience required- Must have experience in vents, titration of pressors, insulin drips, trach vents, art lines, external pacemakers, chest tubes.- Must have been at the bedside within the last 6 months.- Travel experience required- Previous charge experience preferred- Trauma Level II experience required- EPIC charting system experience preferredCertifications Required:- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)- BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)- NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)Skills Required:- Procedural Sedation Administration/Monitoring- Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)- MS/Tele, Telemetry, Cardiac Telemetry- PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown experience- Interpretation and Management of dysrhythmias- Use of Rapid Response/Code teams- Pacemakers/Temporary/Permanent- Post Cardiac Angiogram, Post MI- Pre/Post Cardiac Cath, TR Band- IV insulin protocols, Feeding tube care and management- Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI), Pre/Post Hemodialysis Management- Renal failure, Arterial line management, Blood Product Administration- Central line care/management, Phlebotomy, Peripheral Line Care/Management- PICC line management, Starting and maintaining IVs- Heparin Protocols, Manage Cardiac drips (no titration), Manage Vasoactive drips (no titration)- PCA, Thrombolytic Agents, Titrate Cardiac drips, Titrate Vasoactive drips- CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident), Lumbar drains, Pre/Post neurosurgery- Seizure disorders, Spinal cord injury, Substance Withdrawal- Traumatic Brain injury, Ortho trauma, Total joint replacement- Skin grafts, Surgical drains, Care of Ventilated Patient- Chest tubes-Emerson/PleurEvac, BiPAP/CPAP management/maintenance- High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Nasal Cannula, Oxygen administration- Oxygen tanks, Non-invasive airway management, Tracheostomy care/management- Isolation Precautions/PPE, Wound Care/Wound Vac- Titrating vasopressors (HARDSTOP)Licensure Requirements:- Valid State License at time of submission- Compact license requirements apply depending on state residencyAdditional Requirements:- No local candidates accepted within a 75-mile radius- Two supervisory references within the last two years required at submission for Barnes-Jewish West County- All nurses except those in Behavioral Health, Case Manager & Outpatient must obtain ACLS by compliance deadline- EPIC experience required for certain units- Hardstop for special procedures: Titration of vasopressors, sedation medication, art lines, chest tubes, trach vented patientsCompliance & Submittal Details:- Compliance deadline is 3pm CST on the Monday of the week before initial start date- Must adhere to facial hair and fit testing requirements- Required documentation and SSN submission at time of application- License must match the state of permanent residence for compact states users When you apply with Junxion, you speak with a live U.S.-based recruiter who understands the travel market. No call centers. No automated responses. Our team works directly with you throughout your assignment.   Benefits: Insurance Plans starting under $175/month for employees Referral Bonus  Additional contract bonus opportunities Vacation Incentives Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401k with access to financial advisors Junxion was built by a traveler and designed to support travelers. You will have a dedicated recruiter and support team based in the U.S. who will guide you through credentialing, submission, and onboarding to help ensure you start on time and have a smooth assignment. Click here for licensing requirements About the Company: Junxion Med Staffing partners with hospitals and healthcare systems nationwide to connect experienced clinicians with meaningful opportunities. Our goal is simple: provide strong support, transparent communication, and assignments that make sense for your career and your life. Estimated weekly pay includes projected hourly wages and weekly meal and lodging per diems for eligible clinicians based on nationally published GSA rates. Actual weekly pay and per diems may differ from the amount shown and may be subject to change during an assignment. For all employees and employee applicants, Junxion Med Staffing is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer, including Disability/Vets, and welcomes all to apply. Junxion Med Staffing Job ID #1365090. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. About Junxion Med Staffing Junxion Med Staffing was founded by a former healthcare traveler who understands the challenges healthcare professionals face - because we’ve been there. We specialize in placing travel nurses, allied health professionals, physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in both short-term and permanent roles across a wide range of specialties. Whether you're looking for a travel contract or a long-term fit, we work to ensure the right match between each healthcare professional and facility. At Junxion, we keep it simple: ●    Transparent communication. No surprises, no hidden details, just honest conversations so you always know what to expect. ●    Dedicated support. From job search to contract negotiations and throughout your assignment, you’ll have a recruiter who’s with you every step of the way. ●    Competitive pay and benefits. We advocate for you to be fairly compensated and supported in your goals. ●    A focus on your success. When healthcare professionals feel valued and empowered, patient care improves and that’s what it’s all about. You’re not just a number here. You’re part of a team that actually cares. Let’s find your next great opportunity together. Benefits Weekly pay Referral bonus Dental benefits Vision benefits 401k retirement plan Medical benefits Mileage reimbursement

Created: 2026-04-03