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42 Washington Step-Down Unit (SDU) Jobs

  • $3,215/wk
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    Yakima, WA
    Progressive Care Unit
    RN
    Nov 16 (13 wks) · Night · 4x12
  • $3,191/wk
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    Olympia, WA
    Progressive Care Unit
    RN
    ASAP (13 wks) · Night · 4x12
    21 hours ago
  • $3,191/wk
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    Olympia, WA
    PCU Float Pool
    RN
    ASAP (13 wks) · Night · 4x12
    21 hours ago
  • $3,134/wk
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    Seattle, WA
    Cardiac Transitional Care Unit
    RN
    Nov 16 (26 wks) · Night · 4x12
    3 days ago
  • $3,113/wk
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    Yakima, WA
    Progressive Care Unit
    RN
    Nov 16 (13 wks) · Night · 4x12
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  • $3,107/wk
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    Tacoma, WA
    PCU Float Pool
    RN
    Jan 25 (13 wks) · Night · 4x12
  • $3,018/wk
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    Seattle, WA
    Cardiac Transitional Care Unit
    RN
    Nov 16 (13 wks) · Night · 4x12
    3 days ago
  • $2,938/wk
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    Tacoma, WA
    PCU Float Pool
    RN
    Jan 11 (13 wks) · Day · 4x12
  • $2,576/wk
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    Spokane, WA
    Step Down Unit
    RN
    Nov 30 (26 wks) · Night · 3x12
    21 hours ago
  • $2,462/wk
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    Clarkston, WA
    Progressive Care Unit
    RN
    Nov 30 (13 wks) · Day · 3x12
    3 days ago
  • Day 1 benefits: healthcare & 401k
    DAY 1 BENEFITSHealthcare & 401k
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    Yakima, WA
    Night
    4 shifts x 12 hours
    Start November 16th · 13 wks

    Contract Details

    Job TypeTravel
    Nurse/Patient1/4-5
    Contract Date11/16/2026 - 02/15/2027

    Travel Pay Breakdown

    Weekly Gross Wages
    Stipends
    Rate Breakdown
    Standard
    Overtime
    Lodging
    Meals & Incidents
    Total$3,215/wk
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    Benefits

    Health
    HealthDay 1
    Dental
    DentalDay 1
    Vision
    VisionDay 1
    401k
    401k(opt in)

    Additional Information

    MultiCare includes the expected start date they prefer on their job postings. Please keep this in mind when listing your start date availability! If you can start on the day they are requesting, you are more likely to be selected for an interview or offer.

    Please expect someone with a 501 (Arkansas) area code or from the facility to reach out to interview you for this position!

    Required Skills/Experience:

    • Required skills include the listed patient types and conditions: CHF, respiratory distress, ACS, A-fib RVR, diabetes, blood product administration, BiPAP, CVA overflow, post-cath patients, DKA, and vascular, abdominal, and GI surgical patients.
    • Required skills include chest tubes, wound vacs, dressing changes, monitoring femoral arterial sheaths, DKA care, BiPAP, high-flow oxygen, post-TCAR care, femoral endarterectomy, and arterial lines.
    • If you have a multistate license, you will be required to complete a 1-time 6-hour suicide prevention training according to WA state regulations.

    Special Requests:

    • Any RTO or special requests not included on your application will NOT be considered.
    • You can only have 1 active application for the same position (same unit & shift at the same facility). Example: if you apply for day shift, you can also apply for night shift on the same unit and facility, but you cannot apply for another day shift position on the same unit & facility.

    Unit Details:

    • Patient population includes CHF, respiratory distress, ACS, A-fib RVR, diabetes, CVA overflow, DKA, post-cath patients, and some vascular, abdominal, and GI surgical patients.
    • Care includes blood product administration and BiPAP.
    • Post-cath patients include TR bands and femoral approaches; femoral sheaths may be present, but travelers will not pull them.
    • Common medications and drips include diltiazem, amiodarone, Lasix, nitro, and heparin.
    • Patient ratios are 4:1 during the day and 4-5:1 at night.

    Shift & Scheduling:

    • Flexible contract hours: 48 per week.
    • Every other weekend.
    • No call.

    Floating Requirements:

    • Floating to PCU-level or lower-acuity units may occur throughout the hospital.
    • If an ACU/PCU-level nurse is floated to ICU, they would take vascular and DKA patients with a maximum ratio of 1:3.

    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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    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 Washington

    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!