5 Minnesota Step-Down Unit (SDU) Jobs
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An interview with the unit manager may not be available prior to offer. If you do not interview with the unit manager, you may interview with a third-party clinical nurse manager.
Preferred Skills/Experience: Demonstrated contract experience in colder climates (Midwest, Northeast, Mountain regions, etc.) is preferred to ensure reliability through weather events.
Unit Details: Patient ratios: 1:4/5 on days, 1:5/6 on nights. May be assigned medical patients with transfer orders waiting for a bed. Occasionally may be assigned as a 1:1 sitter or utilized as helping hands. Primary patient population includes complex medical patients, including ETOH, CVA, and sepsis. Skills commonly used on the unit include wound care, wound vacs, antibiotic therapy, IV starts, neuro assessment, and restraints.
Shift & Scheduling: Every other weekend or less depending on unit needs. Holidays as assigned. Can be low censused and put on call. Call back minimum is 2 hours. Orientation week may have reduced hours. Hours may also be reduced during holidays when the unit is closed.
Floating Requirements: Float to inpatient units.
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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 Minnesota
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!