2 Alabama Step-Down Unit (SDU) Jobs
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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:
Required Skills/Experience:
- Cardiac drips
- Chest tubes
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- TR bands
Preferred Credentials:
- BSN preferred.
Special Requests:
- Block scheduling available.
Unit Details:
- Adult and geriatric patient population.
- Uses Baxter IV pumps and occasional epidural pumps.
- Common diagnoses/treatments: post vascular, post CABG, CVA, respiratory failure, heart failure, chest pain/post cath lab.
Shift & Scheduling:
- Flexible contract hours: 36 or 48 per week.
- Every other weekend.
- No call.
Floating Requirements:
- Possibly to med-surg, but not likely.
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 in Alabama
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!
