Stepdown Registered Nurse - Youngstown, Ohio

Job Description

Job Description

Nursing degree, active registered nurse (RN) license and minimum 1+ years RN experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

A registered nurse position is available in a stepdown care setting focused on neurological and cardiac patients. This 13-week contract role offers a rewarding opportunity to provide specialized care in a progressive care unit, utilizing advanced nursing skills and clinical judgment.

Location
This position is located in Youngstown, Ohio, an area known for its rich history, community-oriented lifestyle, and access to cultural and outdoor activities. Youngstown offers a balanced blend of urban and suburban living with affordable housing and a welcoming environment for healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Administer medications safely in line with protocols and state regulations.
• Coordinate care across disciplines, acting as the primary contact for patient care needs.
• Manage complex patients with multi-system organ failure and neurological conditions such as stroke.
• Maintain patient safety and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide education and emotional support to patients and families, advocating for patient preferences.
• Utilize clinical judgment to respond to rapidly changing patient conditions.
• Perform procedures including hemodynamic monitoring, conscious sedation, and transvenous pacing.
• Adhere to professional practice standards and infection control policies.

Qualifications / Desired Experience

• Current RN license valid in the state or under compact nursing licensure.
• Minimum one year of RN experience with at least six months in an acute care hospital setting.
• BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications required. Dysrhythmia Exam required (study guide available).
• Neuro/stroke and progressive care experience preferred.
• Critical Care or Progressive Care certification (CCRN or PCCN) is a plus.
• Experience with electronic health records (preferably EPIC).

Schedule

• 12-hour night shifts, working primarily in an 8-bed Neuro/Stroke Stepdown Unit with high acuity patients.

Additional Information

• Ratios typically 1:4 during days, adjusting per staffing availability.
• Pediatric beds on unit are reserved and not assigned to travelers.
• Candidates must be open to relocation; local applicants are not being considered.
• Contract opportunity with excellent exposure to advanced neurological and cardiac care.

Take the next step in your nursing career by applying today to deliver expert care in a focused neurological progressive care environment. This contract role offers a unique opportunity for professional growth and clinical expertise in a supportive setting.