21 Iowa Step-Down Unit (SDU) Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Step Down Unit
$3,093/wk
Contract Details
Travel Pay Breakdown
Benefits
Additional Information
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.
Special Requests:
An interview may not be available prior to offer.
Any employment gaps greater than 30 days must be explained.
Submission Limit: Cannot apply to more than one job order on the same unit and shift at the facility.
Eligibility as Current/Previous Employee: Must disclose previous employment on your resume or elsewhere within the submission for a DNU check.
RTO is needed upfront; additional RTO will not be approved, including after submissions.
Cannot be full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year.
Unit Details:
Common diagnoses and patient types include heart failure, Afib, respiratory distress, and stroke.
RNs titrate drips.
Common titratable or set-rate drips include Cardizem, amiodarone, and nitro.
CPAP equipment is used on the unit.
RNs must read and interpret their own telemetry strips.
The unit is fast-paced with many admits and discharges.
Shift & Scheduling:
Night shifts run 1830-0700.
Cyclic scheduling applies.
Every other weekend.
Holiday requirements: 1 major and 1 minor.
Floating Requirements:
Will float to ICU if appropriate and has experience.
Details:
• AUTO OFFER - NO INTERVIEW: This is an auto-offer position. You will likely not interview with the facility prior to receiving an offer. However, an interview can be arranged upon request. All time off requests must be submitted at application. Scheduling requests must be worked out with the manager directly upon starting the assignment. Any offers for this job will require a clear "Yes" or "No" response from the nurse within 24hrs or the offer must be declined.
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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 Iowa
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!
