60 Arizona Step-Down Unit (SDU) Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Step Down Unit
$2,263/wk
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References: At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you're applying to.
Preferred Skills/Experience: 3 years of unit experience preferred.
Unit Details: Uses Allscripts. May house COVID patients as needed; mixed unit with temporary walls and air handling system. Charge nurse is available 24/7 and may take 0-2 patients as needed; nurse managers do rounds but do not provide patient care. Support staff includes tele techs, HUCs, and PCTs; CNAs split the floor and may each take up to 9 patients. RN ratios are 1:4 on Tele/Med Surg and 1:3 on PCU/Stepdown. Uses Phillips monitors with a monitor tech room; nurses are expected to validate monitor tech interpretations and document every 4 hours or more frequently as needed. Common drips/medications include Cardizem, amiodarone, Bumex, Lasix, Integrilin, octreotide, and Protonix. No vents; uses high-flow O2 for COVID stepdown patients and patients' home CPAP. Hospitalist, respiratory therapy, and pharmacy are available 24/7; there is no IV team. Common diagnoses include AMI, stroke/TIAs, pneumonia, renal/dialysis, A-fib with RVR, SIRS, and diabetes.
Shift & Scheduling: Every other weekend for night shift: Fri & Sat.
Floating Requirements: May float to all Med Surg units.
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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 Arizona
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!
