Registered Nurse (RN) - Stepdown Unit - 26-04127

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Stepdown Unit

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: Stepdown / Progressive Care

Desired Location: Cleveland, Ohio

Duration: Contract (13 Weeks)

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) – Stepdown provides specialized care to patients requiring close monitoring but not intensive care. This role involves managing moderately high-acuity patients, monitoring cardiac rhythms, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Stepdown/Progressive Care setting.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and respond to clinical changes.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and care planning.
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams for coordinated treatment.
• Float to similar units as needed based on patient care requirements.
• Document patient care using systems such as Epic Systems.
• Maintain compliance with safety and clinical standards.

Schedule & Work Environment

• 12-hour shifts (3 shifts per week)
• Rotating Day/Night schedule (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM / 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Acute care hospital setting
• Floating required to similar units based on needs

Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)

• Active RN license (state-specific or compact, required at submission)
• Minimum 18 months of recent Stepdown experience (travel experience accepted)
• Minimum 18 months of prior permanent (non-travel) experience in specialty
• Certifications required:
  • BLS from American Heart Association or equivalent
  • ACLS from American Heart Association or equivalent
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Preferred Qualifications

• PCU / Progressive Care experience

For more details reach at [email protected] or Call / Text at 732 791 4807 - EXT 4807 .