RN - Stepdown

Details

Client Name
Penrose Hospital

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Nursing

Profession
RN

Specialty
Stepdown

Job ID
38506426

Weekly Pay
$2134.46


Shift Details

Shift
3X12 Days

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
11/16/2026

End Date
02/15/2027

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
PCU Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced PCU Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality nursing care to patients in a stepdown unit, focusing on cardiac and respiratory conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients with cardiac, respiratory compromise, and post-procedure recovery.
• Administer medications and manage titratable drips including cardiac, antihypertensive, metabolic, antiarrhythmic, sedation, and analgesia.
• Utilize non-invasive respiratory support techniques such as BPAP and heated high flow.
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure the best patient outcomes.
• Participate in patient assessments, care planning, and patient education.
• Float within designated zones as needed based on patient care requirements.

Shift and Scheduling

This position involves 12-hour day shifts with a commitment to work 36 hours per week. Candidates will be expected to self-schedule a minimum of six weekend shifts within a six-week period and may be required to work on holidays.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a PCU or critical care setting.
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications (AHA).
• Ability to perform chest tube management and care for patients requiring non-invasive respiratory support.
• Experience with reading and interpreting telemetry strips preferred.

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Stepdown.
• Number of Beds: 36.
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: 1:3, 1:4.
• Support Staff: Nurse aides are available at a ratio of 1:12.

Orientation and Training

All new hires will undergo a structured orientation program, with specific dates and locations provided during the onboarding process. Clinicians must be in-state during their week of orientation, even if initial modules are completed remotely.

Dress Code

The uniform color for this position is navy blue.

Client Details

Address
2222 North Nevada Avenue

City
Colorado Springs

State
CO

Zip Code
80907