6 California Step-Down Unit (SDU) Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit
$3,126/wk
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Special Requests:
- If worked at Sharp for 0-6 months, must wait at least 6 months before returning.
- If worked at Sharp for 6-12 months, must wait at least 12 months before returning.
- Former San Diego (including Temecula) residents must have permanent residence established outside of San Diego County (including Temecula) for a minimum of 1 year.
- Must not be working in San Diego for 1 year in order to apply as a traveler.
Required Skills/Experience:
- At least three years of recent RN experience working in an RN role.
- At least two years of recent RN experience working in a specialty area.
- Ventilator experience required.
- ICU Step-Down experience required.
- ICU skill set required.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- Transplant experience preferred.
Required Credentials:
- Clinicians must be graduates of an accredited nursing school and hold a California Registered Nurse (RN) license from the California Board of Registered Nursing.
- BSN or ADN required.
Unit Details:
- 5W Medical PCU; transplant/cardiac patient population.
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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 California
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!
