ICU Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN)

Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking an ICU Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) for a top Healthcare client.

This dynamic role provides compassionate and reliable care to patients requiring close monitoring and frequent assessments in a Progressive Care/Stepdown unit. The RN is required to make autonomous clinical assessments and manage treatment delivery safely and effectively, utilizing clinical judgment and collaboration to provide excellent care and prevent life-threatening situations.

Job Responsibilities

• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation using specialized assessment skills
• Utilize sound clinical judgment to safely and effectively manage the delivery of patient care autonomously
• Monitor critical vital signs continuously, enabling timely intervention of life-threatening situations and patient deterioration
• Serve as an advocate for patients as part of the interdisciplinary team, ensuring patient rights and safety are upheld
• Educate patients and their families regarding medications, procedures, and treatments, providing support throughout their stay
• Coordinate patient functions with physicians and other departments of the hospital, ensuring efficient and collaborative care delivery
• Maintain clear, concise, and thorough documentation of all assessments, interventions, and patient progress in the medical record
  
  

Requirements

Education

• Registered Nurse Diploma or Associate Degree is required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred
  
  

Experience

• Required: Minimum of one (1) year of recent Acute Care ICU Stepdown RN experience
• Alternative Consideration: Candidates with three (3) years of Cardiac PCU or Multisystem PCU experience will be considered
  
  

Certifications/Licenses

• Florida RN license and/or approved multistate RN license is required. Compact license holders have 60 days to obtain the Florida license after relocation
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS Instructor) is required within 30 days of employment start date
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• American Heart Association ACLS Provider issued card is required within 6 months of employment start date
  
  

Skills

• Proven ability to make autonomous clinical assessments and manage treatment effectively in a high-acuity environment
• Strong skills in monitoring critical vital signs and intervening decisively
• Excellent collaboration and patient advocacy abilities for working within the interdisciplinary team
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive pay with opportunities for overtime and weekend shifts
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off — vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment