Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse for our Medical-Surgical Stepdown Unit. This role is ideal for nurses who excel in a progressive care environment, bridging the gap between intensive care and general medical-surgical floors. You will manage patients requiring high-frequency monitoring and specialized pharmacological interventions.
Key Responsibilities
- Advanced Medication Management:Safely administer and monitor high-alert titratable drips, specificallyCardizem (Diltiazem)andHeparin.
- Cardiac Monitoring:Maintain proficiency intelemetryoversight, including real-time rhythm interpretation and rapid response to cardiac changes.
- Complex Patient Care:Lead nursing interventions for patients transitioning from the ICU or those with acute cardiovascular and respiratory conditions.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration:Coordinate with physicians and specialists to adjust care plans based on continuous vital sign data and patient assessment.
Schedule & Commitment
- Shift:12-hour day shifts (e.g., 07:00 19:00).
- Frequency:3 days per week (36 hours total).
- Weekend Rotation:Mandatory participation in a rotating schedule, requiring workevery third weekend.
Qualifications
- Licensure:Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Experience:A minimum of2 years of experiencein a stepdown, telemetry, or high-acuity med/surg environment is highly preferred.
- Certifications:CurrentBLSandACLSare required.
- Technical Skills:Demonstrated comfort with cardiac drip titration and telemetry monitoring systems.