What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Stepdown Unit Nurse (RN) in Brookfield, WI position at Soliant?
Nursing degree, active registered nurse (RN) license and minimum 1 years Stepdown RN experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.
A specialized nursing opportunity is available for an experienced RN with strong cardiac and stepdown care skills. This travel position offers a 13-week assignment beginning early April, focused on night shift hours in a high-acuity hospital setting. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year of cardiac experience and be adept at managing patients with complex cardiovascular conditions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide exceptional nursing care on a High Care Unit (HCU) with a typical patient ratio of 4-5 per nurse during 12-hour night shifts.
- Manage patient populations including heart failure, open-heart surgery recovery, arrhythmias, MI, and other cardiac and thoracic procedures.
- Demonstrate proficiency in rhythm interpretation and routine cardiac care.
- Chart accurately and timely using current Epic software.
- Float to other hospital units as needed, including Oconomowoc and Mukwonago facilities.
- Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams ensuring patient safety and quality care.
Qualifications:
- Valid WI or Compact RN license.
- Current AHA BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications.
- Minimum 1 year cardiac experience and 2 years medical-surgical hospital experience.
- Experience with short-term acute care hospital settings.
- Comfortable with patient ratios of 4-5 on night shift.
- Recent Epic charting experience within the past 12 months.
- Prior travel nursing contract experience preferred.
- Resilient, adaptable, and able to manage change with a positive, social attitude.
Location Overview Brookfield, WI:Brookfield is a vibrant suburban city offering a blend of urban amenities and outdoor recreational options. Known for its friendly neighborhoods, community parks, and access to quality healthcare facilities, it provides an excellent living environment for healthcare professionals seeking both professional growth and a balanced lifestyle.
Additional Information:
- 36 guaranteed hours per week.
- Rotating every-other-weekend and holiday schedule.
- This is a travel nursing contract position.
- COVID-19 vaccination required unless medically or religiously exempt.
- Scrub colors are at the nurses discretion.
- Floating expected but limited to functions within the nurses clinical competence.
Take the next step in your nursing career with a role that challenges your skills and rewards your expertise. Apply today to explore this rewarding travel nursing opportunity focusing on cardiac stepdown care.