Travel Nurse RN, StepDown Pay up to $2,186/WK

Travel Nurse RN, StepDown

UPMC Altoona Altoona, Pennsylvania

Registered Nurse (RN) Step-Down Unit

If you are passionate about providing intermediate-level care, join us as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Step-Down Unit. In this role, you will care for patients transitioning from intensive care who require close monitoring but not ICU-level support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Continuously monitor patient vitals and conditions, responding promptly to any changes or complications.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement individualized patient care plans effectively.
• Educate patients and families on treatment regimens, recovery processes, and discharge planning.
• Create accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions provided, and outcomes achieved in medical records systems.

Work Environment:

• The role is based in hospital Step-Down Units serving patients requiring intermediate-level monitoring and support.
• This position requires strong clinical judgment, adaptability, effective communication skills, and the ability to handle dynamic healthcare situations calmly.

Benefits:

• A competitive salary with potential for career growth within progressive care nursing specialties or leadership roles.
• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance coverage, retirement savings options, and paid leave policies.
• Supportive continuing education resources designed to maintain licensure requirements and enhance progressive care nursing competencies.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Your commitment to delivering high-quality intermediate-level patient care is greatly appreciated. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where every employee can thrive professionally while positively impacting patient health outcomes daily.

Shift: Variable Shifts - 36 Hours

Hours: 36 Hrs/Wk

Start date: 2026-08-03

Length: 13