3 Maryland Step-Down Unit (SDU) Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Transitional Care Unit
$2,308/wk
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Required Skills/Experience: 2 years cardiac open heart recovery experience. At least 2 previous travel assignments. Strong Surgical IMC experience. ICU experience required for management of high acuity IMC patients. Experience with high acuity patients. Experience caring for patients 1+ days out from CABG, valve repairs, and valve replacements.
Unit Details: Surgical cardiovascular step-down/IMC unit caring for patients recovering from cardiac and vascular surgeries. Heavy cardiovascular post-op step-down population. Cares for patients with mechanical circulatory support devices such as LVADs and patients recovering from heart and lung transplants. Mixed levels of care including IMC/continuous cardiac monitoring, telemetry, and non-monitored/floor assignments for post-op cardiac, vascular, and thoracic patients. Nurse-patient ratios are typically 1:3 during the day and 1:4 at night.
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 Maryland
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!
