RN, PCU

Registered Nurse - Surgical Step Down UnitThis position offers a shift from 07:00 PM to 07:30 AM, requiring work every other weekend, including Thanksgiving and one additional winter holiday.This is a 13-week contract position.The Surgical Step Down Unit is a high-acuity, fast-paced environment. Nurses in this position will care for post-surgical patients requiring close monitoring and interventions. A background in ICU nursing is beneficial for success in this role.ResponsibilitiesProvide nursing care for patients recovering from surgery.Monitor and assess patient conditions, making necessary adjustments to care plans.Administer medications and manage IV infusions including Heparin, Insulin, Nitro, Amiodarone, and Cardizem.Care for complex medical devices such as chest tubes, arterial lines, PICC lines, and central lines.Manage ostomies, trachs, NG tubes, wound vacs, and various other drains.Required Experience / Certifications / LicensureCurrent Registered Nurse (RN) license.Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.Experience in acute care nursing, preferably in a surgical or ICU unit.Familiarity with the care and management of complex medical devices.