5 New York Step-Down Unit (SDU) Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Step Down Unit
$2,266/wk
Contract Details
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Additional Information
Required Skills/Experience:
1 year ICU experience required.
Preferred Credentials:
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Associates or Bachelor's Degree - Preferred
Unit Details:
This is a high-acuity SDU.
Patient population ranges from pediatric to geriatric.
Provides care for surgical patients across the continuum of care, individualized to the procedure and type of anesthesia, including assessment of patient reactions and understanding of procedure instructions.
Performs pre-operative and postoperative assessment and education.
Supports timely completion of Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) and evaluates PAT orders for appropriateness and potential omissions based on proposed surgery, patient age, and current state of health.
Shift & Scheduling:
On-call is required.
Works 1 winter and 1 summer holiday.
Works every 3rd weekend.
Floating Requirements:
Floating to other units and locations occurs as needed.
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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 York
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!
