5 Pennsylvania Step Down Unit Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Step Down Unit
$2,403/wk
Contract Details
Travel Pay Breakdown
Benefits
Additional Information
Artificial nails are not allowed for any travelers. Failure to adhere could result in being sent home and/or terminated if policy is not followed.
Special Requests:
If candidate worked a perm facility in the last 12 months, 1 reference must be from the perm facility.
Eligibility as Current/Previous Employee: cumulative experience applies for previous travelers.
References: At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you're applying to.
Cannot submit to more than 1 position at a time within the whole WVU system.
Unit Details:
For Med-Surg acuity, the nurse-patient ratio is 1:6.
The unit has tele monitors and a monitor tech; RNs must be able to read and interpret strips. The unit also serves as the central monitor station for the whole hospital.
RNs must be able to titrate Cardizem, Nitro, Dopamine, Dobutamine, and Heparin drips. Insulin is set-rate only, and there are no sedation drips.
Respiratory support includes BiPAP, CPAP, and high flow.
A hospitalist is in-house 24/7. An intensivist is in the ICU 7 days/week from 7a-7p and on-call after hours; an NP is sometimes available.
There is no IV team; ICU charge nurses or the ICU director can be called for difficult IV sticks. Respiratory therapy and pharmacy are in-house 24/7.
Patient population includes heavy cardiac cases, dysrhythmias, CVAs, a mix of diagnoses, and patients downgraded from the ICU.
Shift & Scheduling:
Every other weekend; night shifts work Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Every other holiday; work into the permanent staff holiday rotation.
Floating Requirements:
Could float to the ICU as helping hands.
Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
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Travel RN Job Salary & Responsibilities
Your travel RN salary is based on your specialty, experience, and where you secure your assignment. Registered Nurse job descriptions focus on technical knowledge and supervisory skills; attention to detail; and communication with patients, families, and healthcare professionals in critical situations. But, an RN’s responsibilities also require a combination of compassion, patience, and resilience.
This isn’t news to you. You came to Trusted because you’ve tried RN staffing agencies without the personal support you need. This doesn’t surprise us, either. We’re a team of Trusted nurses who’ve been in your shoes (those comfy, non-slip shoes). We’ll help advance your career on your terms.
