7 Michigan Step-Down Unit (SDU) Jobs
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Preferred Skills/Experience: CVICU, Neuro ICU, organ donation, and pediatric DKA experience preferred.
Unit Details: Common diagnosis/treatment includes post-open heart, heart failure, respiratory failure, trauma, surgical ICU, post-stroke with lytics, post-craniotomy, and septic shock. Uses Baxter IV pumps, Omnicell, Prisma Flex CRRT, Impella, IABP, EVDs, bolt monitoring, vents, BiPAP, and high flow oxygen.
Shift & Scheduling: Every other weekend. No scheduled call, but may be placed on call if unit census drops.
Floating Requirements: Floating is done on a rotation with the travel nurses.
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 Michigan
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!
