RN - Step Down

Details

Client Name
LewisGale Medical Center

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Nursing

Profession
RN

Specialty
Step Down

Job ID
38441266

Job Title
RN - Step Down

Weekly Pay
$2198.88


Shift Details

Shift
12-Hour NOC

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
09/14/2026

End Date
12/14/2026

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
Job Opportunity

Shift Information

Shift: 19:00 - 07:00

Unit Information

Location: Salem, VA

Number of Beds: 15

Staffing: 22 (RN/PCT)

Staffing Details

• Day Shift: 3-4 RNs, 2 PCTs, 1 Clinical Coordinator
• Night Shift: 3-4 RNs, 1 PCT

Patient Care Ratios

Patient Ratios: 4-5 patients per staff member

Unit Equipment

• Cardiac Telemetry
• Chest Tubes
• Cardiac Drips (NTG, Cardizem, Amiodarone)
• Post Catheterization Patients
• Post-Surgical Patients (open heart, lung, general surgery, orthopedic)

Electronic Medical Record System

EMR: Meditech

Typical Hiring Profile

Required Skills

• PCU Experience
• Knowledge of Cardiac Rhythms and Surgical Patients
• Chest Tube Management
• Epidural Management

Preferred Skills

• Teamwork Ability
• Time Management with High Patient Turnover

Typical Procedures Performed

• Post Cardiac Catheterization
• Electrophysiology Studies
• Device Placements
• Groin Management
• Chest Tube Management
• Post-Operative Surgical Care
• Management of Critical Drips, Epidurals, and PCA

Personality Fit

Ideal candidates are outgoing, team-oriented, and willing to go above and beyond for patient care.

Required Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS

Floating Areas

Potential to float to ICU, PCU, and Med-Surg Units (up to 5 patients).

Dress Code

Scrubs: Navy or White, mix and match permitted.

Weekend Commitment

Every other weekend or four weekend shifts per schedule cycle.

Positions Available

Number of Positions: 2

Client Details

Address
1900 Electric Road

City
Salem

State
VA

Zip Code
24153