Stepdown RN in Hazard, Kentucky

Job Description

Join a 13-week travel assignment as a Step-Down Registered Nurse supporting a Progressive Care Unit. You will care for patients requiring closer monitoring than a traditional medical-surgical setting while working 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule. This role includes floating within your scope of practice, working every other weekend, and using Meditech EMR. Candidates should have at least two years of current step-down or PCU experience, AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, NIH certification, and a valid Kentucky or compact nursing license.

Weather

Hazard typically offers crisp, comfortable days, cool mornings, colorful seasonal scenery, and occasional rainfall. It is a pleasant time to enjoy the surrounding Appalachian landscape and outdoor activities.

Fun Things To Do

• Local Exploration: Discover Hazard’s Appalachian scenery, community shops, and local dining.
• Outdoor Adventure: Enjoy hiking, photography, and peaceful nature outings in the surrounding hills.
• Day Trip: Visit nearby mountain communities for regional food, crafts, and scenic drives.
• Day Trip: Explore regional parks and recreation areas for hiking, picnicking, and sightseeing.
• Local Leisure: Spend a relaxed day sampling local restaurants and attending community events.

Job Specifics

City and State: Hazard, Kentucky

Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts; day shifts are scheduled 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; every other weekend required

Duration: 13 weeks

Hours: 48 hours per week