PCU / Stepdown

Stepdown/Telemetry Nurse – 13-Week Contract

Location: Birmingham, AL

Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (nights)

Hours: 36 hours per week

Duration: 13 weeks

Start Date: November 30, 2026

About the Role

You'll provide nursing care on a stepdown unit for moderate-acuity patients transitioning from ICU or at risk of clinical deterioration. This is a fast-paced environment where vigilance and clinical judgment directly impact patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs, identifying and responding to changes in patient condition
• Manage a moderate patient load (typically 3–4 patients) with close attention to telemetry data
• Administer medications, including select IV drips, per physician orders
• Assess and manage patients requiring closer monitoring than medical-surgical floors but not ICU-level care
• Collaborate with physicians, intensivists, and interdisciplinary teams on care planning
• Respond to rapid response and code interventions as needed
• Educate patients and families on condition, treatment, and recovery
• Maintain accurate documentation and infection control/fall prevention protocols

Requirements

• Active RN license in Alabama (or compact license)
• Minimum 2 years recent stepdown/telemetry experience
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• BLS and ACLS certification
• BSN preferred; ADN accepted per facility policy
• PCCN certification preferred

Ready to bring your stepdown expertise to a new team? Apply today.