327 Step-Down Unit (SDU) Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Step Down Unit
$3,162/wk
Contract Details
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Additional Information
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.
Additional Details:
An interview may not be available prior to offer.
Resume: Each employment history entry must include all the following: detailed duties, hospital size, unit size, trauma level (if applicable), patient ratio, teaching facility.
References: At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you're applying to.
Required Skills/Experience: Telemetry competency required.
Required Credentials: You are required to pass a Basic Dysrhythmia/EKG exam during onboarding. Pass/fail open-book exam on Friday during orientation covering skills learned; must score 90% to pass or the contract will be terminated.
Special Requests: Any employment gaps greater than 30 days must be explained. Cannot have worked at any CommonSpirit location within the last 12 months. 50-mile radius rule. Candidates may not be full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI or Dignity. Cannot apply to more than one job order on the same unit and shift at the facility.
Unit Details: Adult patient population; pediatric patients are rare and, if assigned, are age 15 and older. Common diagnoses include CVA, TIA, shortness of breath, COVID, subdural hematoma, and weakness. Common drips/medications include PCA pumps for pain management, cardizem, and insulin. Uses Alaris IV pumps and mechanical lifts in every other room. Unit support includes nursing assistants, an educator, care managers, social workers, dieticians, PT, and OT.
Shift & Scheduling: Every other weekend.
Floating Requirements: Float ideally to MS areas; float will depend on highest need.
Step-Down Unit Travel Nurse Job Responsibilities and Salary
Job responsibilities of a Step-Down nurse include maintaining ventilators, administering treatments and medications, collaborating with members of the healthcare team, and interacting with patients and their families. Registered Nurses who specialize in Step-Down Unit will need BLS and ACLS certifications. They will manage many high-risk IV medications such as Heparin or Insulin infusions. The average nurse-to-patient ratio is usually between 3 and 4 patients; this may vary depending on the facility. Average annual salaries in the United States for a Step-Down nurse are around $88,000. Salaries may be higher if the nurse has relevant certifications.
Step-Down Unit (SDU) Travel Nurse Jobs
Step-Down (SDU) nurses work in hospital and skilled rehab settings. The SDU is an intermediate unit between the ICU and med-surg. It is also called a Progressive Care or Transitional Care Unit. Patients are not as acutely ill as in the ICU, but are also not stable enough to be on a med-surg unit with a higher nurse-to-patient ratio. Job descriptions note excellent critical thinking skills and prior emergency or critical care experience. Are you looking for your dream job? Explore our Step-Down travel nurse opportunities below!