TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Council Bluffs, Iowa, 51503!
Job Title: Stepdown Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: PCU RN
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night Shift
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience required
License: Valid nursing license required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Must-Have:
Strong clinical skills in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work collaboratively with a healthcare team
Positive attitude and patient-oriented approach
Description:
The Stepdown Registered Nurse will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care.
This role involves monitoring and assessing patients and administering medications and treatments.
RNs will be expected to manage patient loads efficiently, typically with a ratio of 1 nurse to 4 patients.
Experience with common diagnoses such as heart failure, atrial fibrillation, respiratory distress, and stroke is essential.
The position requires the ability to titrate IV drips, including medications such as Cardizem, amiodarone, and nitroglycerin.
Each shift will have a charge nurse who does take a full patient assignment.
Nursing assistants or patient care technicians will be available to assist, with a typical ratio of 1 tech to 10 patients.
RNs are required to interpret telemetry strips and will use designated telemetry equipment.
This role may involve floating to critical care units if the RN has appropriate experience.
Weekend and holiday work will be required on a rotating basis.
Candidates should possess a commitment to teamwork and patient-centered care.
Additional time off requests need to be communicated upfront, as further requests may not be approved.