Stepdown

Stepdown Unit (SDU) – RN

Birmingham, AL | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | 16-Week Contract

About the Role

The facility's stepdown unit provides care to patients requiring closer monitoring than general medical-surgical floors but who are not ICU-level. You'll manage patients transitioning from intensive care or at risk of clinical deterioration, with a typical patient load of 3–4 patients per shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs, responding promptly to changes in patient condition
• Administer medications, including select IV drips, per physician orders
• Assess and manage patients with moderate acuity needs and complex care requirements
• Collaborate with physicians, intensivists, and the interdisciplinary team on individualized care plans
• Respond to rapid response and code interventions as needed
• Educate patients and families on condition, treatment, and recovery
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record
• Follow infection control and fall prevention protocols

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license (or compact license as applicable)
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• 1+ years of stepdown/telemetry experience
• Travel experience and 2 years in specialty required

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN (ADN accepted per facility policy)
• PCCN (Progressive Care Certified Nurse)