8 Washington Step-Down Unit (SDU) Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit
$3,107/wk
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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: First-time travelers considered if they have strong experience. Telemetry experience, CIWA, BiPAP, central line maintenance/management, tube/drain management, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and IV skills.
Preferred Skills/Experience: Chest tube management, trach care, and home vent experience preferred.
Required Credentials: 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 and 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 and facility. RTO: up to 7 days; additional days must be emailed to the nurse manager.
Unit Details: Mixed acuity MS/PCU non-specialty unit caring for respiratory failure, sepsis, GIB, bariatric post-op, diabetic, CHF, COPD, PNA, acute SNF, and TIA/stroke rule-out patients. RN ratios: 1:4 PCU, 1:5 MS/MT. CNA ratio 1:10; assists with blood sugar checks, vitals, toileting, bathing, and feeding. Conventional PPE use; N95s, CAPRs, and PAPRs available. Common medications include Cardizem, Dopamine, heparin, nitro, Lasix, and Dilaudid (comfort care/PCA). If titrating constantly, assignment may be reconsidered for ICU or patient reassignment. Unit support includes a charge nurse (usually free floating), educator during the day, SWAT nurse for PICCs and transporting patients to procedures, RT 24/7, hospitalist 24/7, OT/PT/ST on days, and phlebotomy. Uses Alaris and Pyxis.
Shift & Scheduling: Every other weekend. No self-scheduling; work with manager. 6-week schedule periods are released 4 weeks before the start of the schedule. No on call. Holiday expectations vary; minimum 1 summer and 1 winter holiday. Work with nurse manager.
Floating Requirements: Float to ED Holding (all service levels within scope and below) and overflow areas; no specific MS units. Travelers float first.
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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!