329 Step-Down Unit (SDU) Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Transitional Care Unit
$3,386/wk
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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.
Additional Details:
OU Health University of Oklahoma Medical Center is Oklahoma’s only Level I Trauma Center.
Required Skills/Experience:
- Clinicians should have strong Trauma Level 1 experience and/or be willing to work with difficult cases.
- Cardiac unit with step-down experience required.
- Need candidates familiar with chest tubes, drips + half med/surg half step down.
Required Credentials:
- Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
- If a BSN degree is the highest level of education verify the graduation date and upload a copy of your diploma to your credentials.
Preferred Credentials:
- Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Nursing Board Approved Program.
Unit Details:
- Mixed cardiovascular floor: half med-surg, half step-down.
- Includes cardiac rehab, pre/post procedures, and cardiac stabilizations.
Floating Requirements:
- Travelers will be first to float.
Special Requests:
- May be asked to interpret EKG, monitor rhythms and rates, and collaborate with cardiac rehab, education, and discharge planning.
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
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!
