7 Colorado Step-Down Unit (SDU) Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - PCU Float Pool
$2,672/wk
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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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An interview may not be available prior to offer. References: At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you're applying to.
Required Skills/Experience: Must be comfortable titrating and managing cardiac drips, insulin, ativan, and heparin.
Preferred Skills/Experience: Prior neuro experience preferred.
Required Credentials: You are required to pass a Basic Dysrhythmia/EKG exam during onboarding.
Special Requests: Cannot have worked at any CommonSpirit location within the last 12 months. Cannot apply to more than one job order on the same unit and shift at the facility. All time off requests need to be submitted prior to starting assignment.
Unit Details: PCU/IMC float pool covers General, Cardiac, Neuro, Oncology, Rehab, Renal, Bariatrics, Ortho, Trauma, and ED Observation specialties. Adult to geriatric patient population including cardiac, neuro, ortho, oncology, renal, urology post-surgical, general surgery post-appendectomy, gynecology, psych/detox, ENT, general medicine, and stable long-term placement patients. Common titratable and/or set-rate drips include dopamine, dobutamine, cardizem, amio, ativan, insulin, and heparin.
Shift & Scheduling: 6-9 weekend shifts in a 6-week schedule. May be asked to participate in the holiday rotation. Rare standby for low census.
Floating Requirements: May be asked to float into other acuity levels including ICU for low-acuity holds within skillset, PCU/Stepdown, and MS-Tele.
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 Colorado
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!