Graduate Nurse ICU Full Time Nights

RN - ICU Stepdown

Full-Time | 0.90 FTE | Night Shift

Advance your critical care career with a team dedicated to excellence.

PeaceHealth is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for our ICU Stepdown Unit, where you'll care for patients who require close monitoring, advanced clinical assessment, and specialized nursing expertise. This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment that bridges the gap between intensive care and medical-surgical care, allowing you to make a meaningful impact during some of your patients' most critical moments.

Pay Range: $45.78 - $82.98 per hour

Compensation is based on experience and other factors, including education, training, seniority, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. Hiring bonus and relocation assistance may be available.

Why ICU Stepdown?

As an ICU Stepdown nurse, you'll care for patients who require a higher level of monitoring and intervention than traditional medical-surgical patients while working alongside a highly collaborative team of physicians, specialists, respiratory therapists, and fellow nurses.

This role offers the opportunity to sharpen critical thinking skills, expand your clinical knowledge, and provide complex patient care in an environment that values teamwork, professional development, and exceptional outcomes.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will:

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.

Monitor patients with complex medical needs and respond quickly to changing conditions.

Deliver evidence-based nursing care in accordance with professional practice standards.

Document patient care accurately and thoroughly within the electronic health record.

Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary care teams to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Delegate and coordinate care appropriately among team members.

Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, infection prevention, and departmental initiatives.

Pursue ongoing professional growth through education and development opportunities.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.

Minimum of one year of recent (within the last 36 months) progressive care, intermediate care, or stepdown nursing experience, or currently oriented and able to provide independent patient care within the department.

Demonstrated competence in managing higher-acuity patient populations.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Previous leadership experience.

Required Certifications

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire.

NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification within 6 months of hire.

What Sets You Apart

Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.

Commitment to patient-centered care and exceptional patient experiences.

Ability to build positive relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Dedication to continuous learning and professional excellence.

Why PeaceHealth?

At PeaceHealth, we know that exceptional patient care starts with empowered caregivers. That's why we're committed to supporting your physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual well-being through a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions and matching
• Generous paid time off
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
• Wellness programs and resources
• Expanded Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health support

Join a Team That's Making a Difference

If you're passionate about caring for higher-acuity patients, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are ready to advance your nursing career, we invite you to apply and become part of PeaceHealth's exceptional ICU Stepdown team.

For full consideration, please submit a current resume with your application.

PeaceHealth is committed to inclusivity, respect for diversity, and cultural humility and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome qualified candidates from all backgrounds and experiences.

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