PCU / Stepdown

Stepdown Unit Nurse – 13-Week Travel Contract

Location: Birmingham, AL

Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (nights)

Duration: 13 weeks

Hours: 36 hours per week

About the Role

The facility is seeking an experienced RN for its Stepdown (SDU) unit. You'll provide nursing care to moderate-acuity patients transitioning from ICU or at risk of clinical deterioration—managing patients who require closer monitoring than general medical-surgical units but do not require intensive care-level intervention.

Your Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs; identify and respond to changes in patient condition
• Administer medications, including select IV drips, per physician orders
• Assess and manage patients transitioning from higher levels of care
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team on patient care plans
• Respond to rapid response and code interventions as needed
• Educate patients and families on their condition and recovery process
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR
• Manage a moderate patient load (typically 3–4 patients) per facility guidelines
• Ensure compliance with infection control and fall prevention protocols

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in state of practice (or compact license)
• 1+ years of recent stepdown/telemetry experience
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and moderate-acuity patient management
• 2+ years of recent travel nursing experience

Preferred

• BSN degree
• PCCN (Progressive Care Certified Nurse) certification

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