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Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Stepdown Unit
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Stepdown / Progressive Care
Desired Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Duration: Contract (13 Weeks)
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) – Stepdown provides specialized care to patients requiring close monitoring but not intensive care. This role involves managing moderately high-acuity patients, monitoring cardiac rhythms, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a Stepdown/Progressive Care setting.
- Monitor cardiac rhythms and respond to clinical changes.
- Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and care planning.
- Collaborate with physicians and care teams for coordinated treatment.
- Float to similar units as needed based on patient care requirements.
- Document patient care using systems such as Epic Systems.
- Maintain compliance with safety and clinical standards.
Schedule & Work Environment
- 12-hour shifts (3 shifts per week)
- Rotating Day/Night schedule (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM / 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
- Acute care hospital setting
- Floating required to similar units based on needs
Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)
- Active RN license (state-specific or compact, required at submission)
- Minimum 18 months of recent Stepdown experience (travel experience accepted)
- Minimum 18 months of prior permanent (non-travel) experience in specialty
- Certifications required:
- BLS from American Heart Association or equivalent
- ACLS from American Heart Association or equivalent
- NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
Preferred Qualifications
- PCU / Progressive Care experience
For more details reach at sthakur@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732 791 4807 - EXT 4807.