7 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.
Required Skills/Experience: 2 years of critical care experience.
Preferred Skills/Experience: Previous travel experience (1-2 assignments) preferred. Desired specific skillset includes previous experience with management of cardiac patients, strong telemetry interpretation, management of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) including NSTEMI/STEMI, experience with post-cardiac catheterization patients, care of patients with chronic and acute heart failure, knowledge of cardiac pharmacology (antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, vasoactive medications), and the ability to recognize and respond to cardiac deterioration and rapid changes.
Preferred Credentials: BSN preferred.
Unit Details: Primary cases include NSTEMI, STEMI, arrhythmias (heart block, bradycardia, tachycardia), CHF, syncope/near syncope, post-op angio/cardiac cath, post-op ablation/pacemaker/ICD, and management of various gtts including nitroglycerin, heparin, Cardizem, amiodarone, nicardipine, Cleviprex, and Precedex.
Shift & Scheduling: 12-hour day/night variable shifts: 0700-1930 or 1900-0730. Two weekends per month and every other holiday. Can be low censused and put on call. Call back minimum is 2 hours. Hours may vary during orientation week.
Floating Requirements: Floating to inpatient units including oncology, neurology, orthopedics, med/surg, and IMCU.
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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!
