8 New Hampshire Step-Down Unit (SDU) Jobs
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Required Skills/Experience:
Recent experience at a level 1 trauma center is required.
1.5 years of recent equivalent experience required.
Special Requests:
You can only have 1 active application for the same position (same unit & shift at the same facility). Example: if you applied for day shift, you can apply for night shift on the same unit & facility, but you cannot apply for day shift at the same unit & facility.
Unit Details:
The unit provides step-down care for cardiology, electrophysiology, and cardiac surgical patients, including cardiothoracic surgical patients, pre- and post-CHF care, telemetry, vascular care, pulmonary hypertension, and temporary pacemakers.
RN patient ratios are 1:3 on days and 1:4-5 on nights, depending on acuity.
Med-Surg care includes chest tubes, other tubes, drips such as diltiazem, heparin, Lasix, insulin, or amiodarone; lines/tubes/drains for postsurgical patients; tracheostomies/laryngectomies; telemetry; complex wounds; and central-line care, maintenance, and blood draws.
Step-down care includes hemodynamic monitoring; invasive blood-pressure monitoring through arterial lines; nitro, Primacor, dobutamine, and dopamine drips; BiPAP/CPAP; low-dose pressors, vasoactive medications, and inotropes; tracheostomies; complex wounds; lines/tubes/drains for postsurgical patients; external pacemakers; epicardial wires; and TR bands.
Shift & Scheduling:
Day/night rotation: day shift 07:00-19:00 and night shift 19:00-07:00.
Flexible contract hours: 36 or 48 per week.
No call.
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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 New Hampshire
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