What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel PCU Stepdown RN position at AccessHealth?
Job Title: Travel Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN)
Role & Responsibilities
The Stepdown RN provides specialized care to patients transitioning from intensive care, requiring continuous monitoring, medication administration, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Key duties include interpreting telemetry data, managing cardiac patients, preparing equipment, responding to emergencies, documenting assessments, and educating patients on cardiac health. The role emphasizes ensuring patient safety, comfort, and confidentiality, adhering to safety protocols and regulations.
Qualifications & Skills
Candidates need at least one year of recent stepdown experience, a valid RN license, and current BLS and ACLS certifications. Preferred certifications include PCCN and NIHSS. Essential skills include critical thinking, effective communication, physical stamina, technical proficiency, and the ability to work under pressure. Good interpersonal skills and attention to safety standards are required.
Key Duties & Requirements
Monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs, administer treatments, assist with cardiac procedures, observe patient responses, document care, and support patient education. Must be able to handle physical tasks, work effectively with diverse teams, and maintain professionalism. The role demands visual acuity, good communication, and the capacity to manage irregular activity schedules and high-pressure situations.
Benefits
Competitive pay, comprehensive insurance, PTO, life and disability coverage, 401(k) matching, referral bonuses, 24/7 recruiter support, and licensure reimbursement. The employer supports staff with a focus on well-being, professional growth, and a positive work environment.
Role & Responsibilities
The Stepdown RN provides specialized care to patients transitioning from intensive care, requiring continuous monitoring, medication administration, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Key duties include interpreting telemetry data, managing cardiac patients, preparing equipment, responding to emergencies, documenting assessments, and educating patients on cardiac health. The role emphasizes ensuring patient safety, comfort, and confidentiality, adhering to safety protocols and regulations.
Qualifications & Skills
Candidates need at least one year of recent stepdown experience, a valid RN license, and current BLS and ACLS certifications. Preferred certifications include PCCN and NIHSS. Essential skills include critical thinking, effective communication, physical stamina, technical proficiency, and the ability to work under pressure. Good interpersonal skills and attention to safety standards are required.
Key Duties & Requirements
Monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs, administer treatments, assist with cardiac procedures, observe patient responses, document care, and support patient education. Must be able to handle physical tasks, work effectively with diverse teams, and maintain professionalism. The role demands visual acuity, good communication, and the capacity to manage irregular activity schedules and high-pressure situations.
Benefits
Competitive pay, comprehensive insurance, PTO, life and disability coverage, 401(k) matching, referral bonuses, 24/7 recruiter support, and licensure reimbursement. The employer supports staff with a focus on well-being, professional growth, and a positive work environment.