Steve began his professional career as a Registered Nurse, which he obtained from Troy University. He began his career working in the surgery department in Houston, Texas. He has also worked in the surgical intensive care unit, as well as participating in the life flight helicopter program. He worked in Houston for 3 years before moving to Alaska. While living in Alaska, he worked as a R.N. in the operating room. He then got the opportunity to move to Arizona to work in a level 1 trauma emergency room.