3 North Dakota Step-Down Unit (SDU) Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Step Down Unit
$2,919/wk
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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: Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips.
Special Requests: Any employment gaps greater than 30 days must be explained. Cannot apply to more than one job order on the same unit and shift at the facility. Blocked schedule may be considered based on unit needs. RTO must be requested upfront and is limited to 7 or fewer days per 13-week contract. Additional RTO will not be approved, including after submission.
Unit Details: Nurse:patient ratios: 1:4-5, occasional 5-6 on nights; PCU-level overflow 1:3. Adult and geriatric patients. Common cases include cardiac caths, EP studies, pacers, alcohol withdrawal, Covid BiPAP, occasional general surgical patients with cardiac history, medical patients with cardiac history, pneumonia, acute-on-chronic conditions, influenza, and sepsis. RNs titrate Amio, Cardizem, Heparin, Nitro, Nipride, Lasix, and low-dose Dopamine drips. No Levo. Uses BiPAP, trachs, Airvo, portable telemetry monitors, and in-room monitors.
Shift & Scheduling: Every other weekend. Every other holiday.
Floating Requirements: First to float. Floats to all areas as helping hands; may take full patient loads in PCU and Med Surg, with some ER holds/boarding.
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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 North Dakota
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!