Stepdown Registered Nurse

The Custom Group of Companies

Newport News, VA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$54

SKILLS

Acute Care, Cardiology, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Clinical Medicine, Discharge Plans, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Epic Systems, Health Plan, Healthcare, Hospital, Intensive Care, Medical Conditions, Medical Records, Medications, Nursing, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Patient Education, People Management, Registered Nurse (RN), Spinal Cord Injury, Titration, Ventilator, Wound Care

LOCATION

Newport News, VA

POSTED

4 days ago

Custom Healthcare Solutions is seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) for a 13-week night-shift contract assignment at a Critical Illness Recovery Hospital in Newport News, VA 23601!
Locals and Travelers Welcome!
Registered Nurses (RN) Assignment Details

Location: Newport News, VA 23601
Contract Length: 13 weeks
JUNE / ASAP Start Dates
Shift: Nights 7P-7A | 3x12 schedule, every other weekend required
Pay Rate: $54/hour (weekly pay)
Benefits available
EMR: EPIC

Facility OverviewWe are a Critical Illness Recovery Hospital –our patients are high acuity and must have had at least a 3-night ICU stay prior to admission. We prepare patients for Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing, Home discharge, or Palliative Care.Patients may present with:

Stroke, TBI, spinal cord injuries
Trauma and surgical complications
Respiratory failure and ventilator dependence
Cardiac failure and cardiogenic shock
Non-healing wounds and complex medical conditions

Acuity

Highest acuity: patients on vents with vasoactive drips titrated upward
Lower acuity: extended IV antibiotic therapy patients

Nurse Patient Ratios

Typical: 4–5: 1
Higher acuity: 2–3: 1

Systems

EPIC EMR
Omnicell medication dispensing
Nurses expected to draw labs

Orientation

One 12-hour orientation shift, after which nurses assume patient assignments

Successful nurses for this engagement typically have strong experience managing vents, drips, and multiple oxygen delivery modalities (Vents, HHF, Vapotherm, etc.). Stepdown experience is beneficial, and nurses must be able to manage a 5-patient assignment while delivering organized, high-quality care.Registered Nurses (RN) Responsibilities

Perform nursing assessments and develop individualized care plans
Provide direct patient care using the nursing process
Monitor ventilated patients and vasoactive drips
Communicate patient status changes to physicians and care teams
Provide discharge planning and patient/family education
Delegate tasks appropriately and supervise ancillary staff
Maintain accurate documentation in the medical record
Promote patient and employee safety in accordance with hospital standards

Why Apply?

Weekly pay
Benefits available
High-acuity clinical experience
Multiple openings available —bring a colleague or referral

Stepdown Registered Nurse

The Custom Group of Companies

Newport News, VA

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