```Duties:```
- Provide direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patients' conditions
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians
- Monitor and document patient progress and response to treatment
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to ensure quality patient care
- Educate patients and their families on disease management, treatment plans, and preventive measures
- Maintain accurate and detailed medical records
- Adhere to infection control protocols and aseptic techniques
- Assist with procedures such as gastric lavage and wound care
- Provide support and guidance to patients and their families during difficult times

Sample Step-Down Nurse Requirements

• Active RN licensure
• BLS and ACLS certification
• Minimum of 2 years of critical care experience
• Ability to read and interpret EKGs
• Experience with titrating vasoactive medications

Sample Required Step-Down Nurse Soft Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to remain calm in high-stress situations
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to providing compassionate patient care

Job Types: Travel nursing, Temporary

Pay: $60.00 - $62.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health
• Medical-Surgical
• Perioperative Care
• Primary Care
• Telemetry

Physical setting:

• Acute care
• Hospital
• PCU

Standard shift:

• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12
• Rotating weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Huntington, WV 25702: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person