Travel Stepdown Unit Nurse (RN) in Elyria, OH

A contract opportunity is available for an experienced registered nurse on a Stepdown (PCU) unit. This role requires advanced clinical skills and a commitment to exceptional patient care for adult and geriatric populations in a fast-paced, 33-bed unit specializing in cardiac telemetry, vascular, and medical-surgical/stepdown care. The assignment spans 13 weeks and seeks travel candidates only.


Schedule/Hours:

• 12-hour night shifts
• Every other weekend required
• Every other holiday required

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Active RN license (in-state or compact)
• Minimum of 2 years RN experience
• BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke certification (from approved sources)
• Dysrhythmia Exam required (study guide provided)
• Experience with cardiac/stepdown/telemetry care
• Proficiency with lines, drains, devices (PICC, dialysis caths, chest/NG/PEG tubes, wound vacs, etc.)
• Comfortable with airway management (trachs, BiPAP, CPAP, heated high flow, etc.)
• Familiarity with administration of drips (Cardizem, Amio, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Lasix, Heparin, Insulin)
• Strong documentation skills (EPIC preferred)
• Navy blue scrubs required

Preferred:

• BSN, CCRN or PCCN certification, Critical Care course, and prior EPIC EHR training
• Experience with care coordination, patient and family education, and quality improvement initiatives

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments, developing and implementing individualized care plans
• Safely administer medications and monitor complex therapies
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams and serve as a point of contact for patients and families
• Respond adaptively to rapidly changing patient conditions and provide advocacy in complex cases
• Manage advanced equipment and perform manual and technical skills in line with best practices

Take the next step in your nursing career by contributing your expertise in a dynamic, specialized environment. Submit your application today to play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to stepdown patients.