6 Nebraska Step-Down Unit (SDU) Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Step Down Unit
$2,346/wk
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Additional Information
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.
Additional Details:
An interview may not be available prior to offer.
Resume: Each employment history entry must include all the following: detailed duties, hospital size, unit size, trauma level (if applicable), patient ratio, teaching facility.
References: At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you're applying to.
Required Skills/Experience:
- Oncology and PCU experience required.
- Charge nurse experience required: minimum 1 year.
- Ventilator, other hemodynamic monitoring (CVP, Aline, Swan, EV-1000), ICP- all can train real time
Required Credentials:
- RN jobs in the following units: Cardiac Cath Lab, Electrophysiology, ED/ER, Endoscopy, any ICU/critical care, IR, LTAC ICU, Med-Surg/Tele, Tele, PACU, Stepdown/PCU are required to pass a Basic Dysrhythmia/EKG exam during onboarding.
- Any employment gaps greater than 30 days must be explained.
Special Requests:
- Cannot be full-time, part-time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI or Dignity.
- Cannot apply to more than one job order on the same unit and shift at the facility.
Unit Details:
- Mixed PCU, oncology, and med-surg unit caring for adult oncology and trauma patients.
- Ratios: 1:4 for PCU and 1:5 for med-surg on days; 1:5-6 on nights.
- Common drips/medications include chemotherapy, heparin, cardizem, protonix, and occasional insulin drips.
- May encounter ventilators, hemodynamic monitoring (CVP, A-line, Swan, EV-1000), and ICP monitoring; real-time training is available.
- Uses Alaris IV pumps and Lyko lifts; other lift equipment is available.
Shift & Scheduling:
- Every other weekend.
Floating Requirements:
- Float to med-surg and PCU units at the same level of care.
Previous Employment Requirements:
- Cannot have worked at any CommonSpirit location within the last 12 months.
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 Nebraska
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!