Travel Stepdown RN in Memphis, Tennessee

Responsibilities
We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Travel Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) to provide exceptional patient care in Tennessee. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in stepdown and acute care settings, demonstrating proficiency in managing complex medical cases with a focus on patient safety, comfort, and recovery. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment, delivering specialized nursing services across diverse patient populations while supporting hospital operations and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards.

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients transitioning from intensive care units to less acute settings, ensuring smooth clinical progression.
• Monitor vital signs, assess patient conditions, and perform detailed physical examinations to identify changes requiring intervention.
• Administer medications, including IV infusions and injections, following strict aseptic techniques and medication protocols.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation within electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic or Cerner, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Assist with diagnostic evaluations, including laboratory specimen collection and processing, imaging procedures like CT scans, and other assessments.
• Provide patient education on treatment plans, medication administration, and discharge instructions to promote optimal recovery outcomes.
• Support patients with complex conditions such as cardiac issues, infectious diseases, respiratory problems requiring ventilator management, or post-surgical care.
• Participate in triage activities within emergency or urgent care settings, prioritizing patient needs efficiently.
• Ensure infection control practices are rigorously followed to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a RN
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the specialty (Registered Nurse, Step down)
• At least 1 completed previous travel assignment
• Active RN license in the state of Tennessee or a valid compact license
• Travel experience (preferably 3 years)
• Experience in a Level I Trauma facility
• Experience working in a large hospital setting
• Cerner experience (preferred)
• Certifications: BLS and ACLS required
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays as required
• Must meet all travel compliance requirements (e.g., adherence to NLC guidelines, proper RTO documentation)
• Non-local travelers (living at least 100 miles from the facility)
• No call-in preferences; candidates must be available for scheduled shifts and holiday work if applicable

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 or more years of experience in the specialty
• Prior experience in a trauma Level I hospital
• Experience in telemetry and IV start procedures
• Knowledge of charting systems (preferred, specifically Cerner)
• Prior experience in a multidisciplinary cardiac stepdown unit
• Experience with bedside and telemonitoring equipment
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules, including 36 or 48-hour shifts
• Demonstrated ability to work in high acuity, short-term acute care environments
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams such as physical therapy, respiratory services, radiology, and pharmacy

Available Location(s)

• Memphis, TN
• Jackson, TN

Available Shift(s)

• Days (3x12)
• Nights (3x12)

Unique Gifted Benefits:

• Guaranteed Pay - With Guaranteed Pay, you’ll never have to worry about not getting paid if your shift gets canceled for low census. Contact your recruiter for complete details.
• Premium Overtime – You will receive 2x your hourly rate on travel assignments for all overtime hours worked (excluding local, PRN, CA, Govt assignments).
• Weekly Pay - We pay you weekly so you can focus on your career and your life.

Why Gifted Healthcare?
At Gifted Healthcare, we believe that one person can make a difference in patient care. When you join our team, you’ll have access to top-tier facilities and a support system that ensures both your professional and personal needs are met. Apply today and start your next adventure with us!

Pay: $2,043.40 - $2,135.99 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to relocate to Tennessee for the duration of this contract?

Experience:

• RN: 2 years (Required)
• Stepdown: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $2,043 - $2,136