PCU / Stepdown
Night Shift RN – Stepdown/Neuro Unit
Position Overview
The facility is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week night shift assignment (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) in a stepdown unit managing high-acuity adult and geriatric patients. You'll care for post-operative, neuro, and cardiac patients requiring close monitoring and skilled nursing intervention.
Shift & Schedule
- Shift: 3x12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
- Start Dates: December 14, 2026 (or alternative dates available: 11/16, 11/30, 01/11)
- Weekend Commitment: 4 weekend shifts per 4-week cycle; minimum 1 holiday shift including holiday weekend
- Orientation: 36 hours
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
Required Qualifications
- Current RN license (California; temporary or permanent)
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (NIHSS may be obtained during onboarding; AHA certifications required)
- 2+ years concurrent stepdown, telemetry, or ICU experience
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- Ability to interview same day or within 3 business days
Clinical Scope
You'll manage patients with aneurysms, intracranial bleeds, cardiac surgery recovery, spinal cord injury, seizure disorders, and orthopedic trauma. Skills include vasoactive drip titration, central line and PICC management, chest tube care, telemetry monitoring, cardiac angiogram post-care, and advanced wound management.
Float Requirements
May float to similar or lower-acuity units, including observation holds; occasional floats to alternate campus locations as needed. ED floats excluded.
Required at Submission
- Valid certification copies (Nursys for RNs)
- 1 supervisory-level reference