4 Maryland Step-Down Unit (SDU) Jobs
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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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References must cover at least 1 full year of relevant experience in specialty within the past 3 years.
Manager may or may not interview. Clinician must be okay with this. If clinician has questions, please email the AM.
You must be able to complete labs within 48 hours of signing.
Required Skills/Experience: ICU experience required.
Required Credentials: Candidate must successfully pass the Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with a minimum overall score of 80% and a score of 100% on lethal rhythms. For DC locations - You must have DC license in hand, but certain units accept pending (see JD). MedStar will usually accept a later booking date if you have applied for DC licensure. For MD locations - You must have compact license or MD license.
Unit Details: Adult and geriatric patient population. Cardiac, neuro, respiratory, GI/GU patient population. Cares for vent/trach, IV non-titratable drips, HFNC, dialysis, and peritoneal dialysis patients.
Shift & Scheduling: Day/night rotating schedule (0700-1930 and 1900-0730). Every other weekend. 6 weekend shifts (Saturday or Sunday) in a six-week period.
Floating Requirements: Traveler will work in both IMC and ICU unit and will be floated to MS. Float to ICU, ED, and Med Surg as needed.
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!
