Stepdown Registered Nurse - Pell City, Alabama
Job Description
Nursing degree, active registered nurse (RN) license and minimum 1+ years Stepdown RN experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.
A critical care stepdown nursing position is available for a dedicated registered nurse with expertise in Stepdown/Progressive Care. This contract role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment, providing essential care to acutely ill patients. The assignment is for 13 to 16 weeks, with a schedule comprising night shifts (3x12-hour shifts per week, totaling 36 hours), every other weekend, and three required holidays (selected from major/minor dates between late November and early January).
Shift/Schedule Details:
- Night shifts
- 36 hours per week (3x12-hour shifts)
- Every other weekend coverage required
- Must work three holidays from 11/27, 11/28, 12/24, 12/25, 12/31, 1/1
Qualifications:
- Active and unrestricted AL or multistate compact RN license (must already have, not pending)
- Minimum of 2 years’ recent experience in stepdown nursing
- Previous travel assignment experience
- Proficiency with Cerner electronic health record systems
- Ability to adapt to changing assignments and scheduling needs
- Local travelers are considered, subject to different compensation structure
Primary Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality nursing care to stepdown/progressive care patients
- Monitor, assess, and document patient responses and progress
- Collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary team members
- Triage and respond promptly to any changes in patient condition
- Ensure accurate medication administration and follow detailed care plans
- Maintain meticulous documentation within the Cerner system
This position is ideal for RNs eager for a rewarding challenge who can independently manage patient care, work nights, and are comfortable with a flexible holiday-oriented schedule.
If you meet the qualifications and are ready to excel in a fast-paced stepdown environment, submit your application today to make an impact in a respected healthcare setting.
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