26 Wisconsin Step-Down Unit (SDU) Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Step Down Unit
$3,291/wk
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Required Skills/Experience:
Experience with post procedural cath lab patients, management of TR band compression devices, management of chest pain, and post cardiac surgical patients.
Unit Details:
Nurse:patient ratios: 1:4 on days through 2300; 1:5-6 on nights after 2300.
Cardiac medical and surgical patients, including post cath lab cases (stent, pacemaker, ICD, Watchman, MitraClip, TAVR) and post cardiac surgery (CABG, valve replacements), Afib, chest pain, CHF, arrhythmias, syncope, and bradycardia with temporary pacemaker.
Titrate drips; no vasopressors. Common drips include Nitroglycerin, Heparin, Diltiazem, Amiodarone, Lasix, Bumex, and Dobutamine.
A 24/7 central telemetry unit monitors all non-critical care patients and handles rhythm strips.
Charge RN takes a modified assignment.
RT is available 24/7 for nebulizers and inhalers; RNs are responsible for incentive spirometry. RT assists with CPAP, BiPAP, and Vapotherm (high flow).
Shift & Scheduling:
Every other weekend and holiday.
No self-scheduling. Fri/Sat/Sun option is available.
No call unless it is an extra shift.
Special Requests:
At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you're applying to.
Must take a full 6 months off from any Sanford Health or Good Samaritan Society location. Must disclose previous employment on your resume or elsewhere within the submission for a DNU check.
Each employment history entry must include detailed duties, hospital size, unit size, trauma level (if applicable), patient ratio, and whether it was a teaching facility. Any employment gaps greater than 30 days must be explained.
If you have ever worked for Marshfield, it must be noted in submission. If you previously worked for Marshfield, your end date must be at least 6 months prior to submission.
Block scheduling may be available if it meets unit needs.
Floating Requirements:
Floating as needed based on unit census.
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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 Wisconsin
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!
