Job Description
Job Description
Nursing degree, active registered nurse (RN) license and minimum 1+ years Stepdown RN experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.
Provide skilled nursing care in a dynamic Stepdown unit located in Wood River, NE, supporting patients with complex medical conditions across a broad spectrum of acuity. This travel opportunity guarantees 36 hours per week in a 33-bed unit with nurse-to-patient ratios typically ranging from 1:4 to 1:5. Ideal candidates will bring strong clinical skills and a positive, team-oriented mindset to a fast-paced environment that requires multitasking during high patient turnover.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and provide care for patients including young adults to geriatrics with diagnoses such as sepsis, STEMI, CHF, stroke, COVID, COPD, DKA, and multisystem failure.
- Titrate drips including Heparin, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitroglycerin, IV antibiotics, and Insulin.
- Interpret telemetry monitors and perform bedside assessments confidently.
- Collaborate with charge nurses, CNAs, and other team members to ensure efficient patient flow, including admissions and discharges.
- Participate in unit-specific orientation and pass a competency exam with a score of 90% or above.
- Float to MedSurg, Inpatient Rehab, or Skilled Care units as needed.
Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse licensure with at least 1 year of Stepdown or PCU experience.
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS.
- Ability to adhere to facility policy including fingernail guidelines.
- Must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility and not currently employed by any associated health systems.
- Drivers license required at submission.
Schedule:
- 12-hour shifts: 0630-1900 and 1830-0700.
- Weekend rotation every other weekend.
- Holidays as needed.
About Wood River, NE:Wood River offers a welcoming community atmosphere with access to Midwest charm and natural beauty. Enjoy a small-town lifestyle with close proximity to larger cities, providing a balanced environment for work and living. The region supports healthcare professionals with opportunities for growth in well-established healthcare systems.
This travel position is a contract for approximately 13 weeks and requires prompt readiness to onboard within 7 days. If you possess the skills and commitment to deliver exceptional care in a supportive and fast-paced Stepdown environment, apply now to advance your nursing career in Wood River, NE.