27 Oklahoma Step-Down Unit (SDU) Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Step Down Unit
$3,042/wk
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OU Health University of Oklahoma Medical Center is Oklahoma’s only Level I Trauma Center.
Required Skills/Experience:
Must have acute care surgical floor experience.
OR candidates will not be accepted.
Clinicians should have strong Trauma Level 1 experience and/or be willing to work with difficult cases.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
ENT and/or transplant experience preferred.
Preceptor and charge experience preferred.
Required Credentials:
If a BSN degree is the highest level of education, verify the graduation date and upload a copy of your diploma to your credentials.
Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
Preferred Credentials:
Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Nursing Board Approved Program.
Unit Details:
4W Surgical Transplant is a mixed med-surg and stepdown acute-care floor caring for post-surgical kidney, liver, and pancreas transplant patients.
The unit also cares for pre-transplant patients who are being evaluated for a transplant during their inpatient stay.
Patients require close monitoring for infection, rejection, and timely medication delivery.
This is not a PACU position.
Floating Requirements:
Travelers will be first to float.
The clinician may work in Med-Surg depending on nurse availability.
If the unit is short and ICU nurses are floated down, they will work with stepdown patients based on acuity and skill set.
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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 Oklahoma
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!
