Travel
PCU / Stepdown
Birmingham, AL
Stepdown Unit Nurse – Night Shift
Position Overview
The facility is seeking an experienced RN for its stepdown unit. You'll provide nursing care to moderate-acuity patients who require closer monitoring than a standard medical-surgical unit but do not yet need ICU-level care. Many patients are transitioning from intensive care or are at risk of clinical deterioration, making this a dynamic and clinically rewarding environment.
Requirements
- Active RN license (state or compact)
- BSN preferred; ADN accepted per facility policy
- BLS and ACLS certification required
- PCCN (Progressive Care Certified Nurse) preferred
- Minimum 1 year of recent stepdown or telemetry experience
- 2+ years of recent specialty nursing experience and travel nursing experience required
Key Responsibilities
- Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs; identify and respond to patient condition changes
- Manage a moderate patient load (typically 3–4 patients per shift)
- Administer medications, including select IV drips, per physician orders
- Assess and manage patients at risk of deterioration or transitioning from ICU
- Respond to rapid response and code interventions
- Collaborate with physicians, intensivists, and the interdisciplinary team on the plan of care
- Educate patients and families on condition, treatment, and recovery
- Maintain accurate EMR documentation and adherence to infection control and fall prevention protocols
Position Details
- Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: December 7, 2026
- Location: Birmingham, AL
*Please note: January starts are not being considered for this role at this time.*