1 Oregon Step-Down Unit (SDU) Jobs
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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.
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You must be able to complete labs within 48 hours of signing. References must cover at least 1 full year of relevant experience in specialty within the past 3 years.
Required Skills/Experience: 2 years Cardiac tele experience. Cardiac telemetry skill required.
Preferred Credentials: BSN preferred.
Special Requests: Block schedule accommodations are not guaranteed. Maximum of five RTO days will be approved for 13 weeks, seven RTO days for 18 weeks. For any approved requests more than five days, the traveler is required to add the time to the end of the contract to allow a full 13-week assignment. All time off requests must be outlined at the time of submission.
Unit Details: Adult and geriatric patient population. This unit provides care for both medical and surgical adult patients. The primary patient populations are: Cardiology (ACS, NSTEMI, HF management, pre and post cath care, arrhythmia management), EPS (pacemaker placement, arrhythmia management), Cardiac Surgery (CABG, valve replacement, TAVR, etc.), Vascular Surgery (amputations, fem-pop bypass, etc.), Advanced Heart Failure (pre and post heart transplant, Ventricular Assist Device, inotrope support, HF). Night staffing ratio: 1 RN to 3-4 patients. Provider coverage is dependent on primary team. All teams have an on-call provider 24/7. Most teams have a provider in-house 24/7. Safe Patient Mobilization equipment (ceiling lifts) in the majority of patient rooms.
Shift & Scheduling: 4 weekend shifts per month. No call.
Floating Requirements: Will float within scope to Acute Care/IMC to meet facility needs.
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• AUTO OFFER - NO INTERVIEW: This is an auto-offer position. You will likely not interview with the facility prior to receiving an offer. However, an interview can be arranged upon request. All time off requests must be submitted at application. Scheduling requests must be worked out with the manager directly upon starting the assignment. Any offers for this job will require a clear "Yes" or "No" response from the nurse within 24hrs or the offer must be declined.
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 Oregon
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!
