Stepdown Unit Nurse (RN) in Bonaire, GA

Job Details

Job Description

Provide critical care to step-down ICU patients in a well-regarded teaching hospital with Level 1 Trauma designation. This role focuses on managing complex cases including respiratory failure, sepsis, stroke, and other serious conditions in a progressive care unit setting. The position offers a contract opportunity, perfect for nurses with PCU or step-down ICU experience seeking a dynamic and supportive clinical environment.

Location Situated in Bonaire, GA, this facility offers a vibrant community with easy access to urban amenities and a welcoming Southern lifestyle. The area combines small-town charm with proximity to major city conveniences, making it an attractive place to live and work.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for a maximum census of 10 patients with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3-4.
• Manage patients with complex diagnoses such as respiratory failure, renal failure, sepsis, DKA, and stroke.
• Perform clinical interventions including tracheostomy and chest tube care, PIV starts, and insulin/heparin drip management.
• Monitor invasive lines including arterial and central venous lines and perform assessments using telemetry and other monitoring devices.
• Collaborate closely with CNAs, charge nurses, respiratory therapists, and physicians including hospitalists and intensivists available 24/7.
• Utilize EPIC electronic medical records and specialized equipment like Alaris IV pumps and Phillip monitors.
• Participate in a 6-week rotating schedule with 12-hour shifts and weekend and holiday duties.

Qualifications & Desired Experience

• Minimum two years of PCU nursing experience required.
• Active RN license and current certifications including NIHSS, BLS, and ACLS.
• CCRN certification preferred but not mandatory.
• Competency in cardiac rhythm interpretation (BCR) and EKG examination required.
• Proficient in managing trachs, chest tubes, arterial lines, and complex drip titrations.

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts, day or night (7A-7P or 7P-7A)
• Weekend rotation: approximately 5-6 weekends per 12-week period
• Holiday rotation includes working one major holiday per cycle
• No on-call responsibilities

Benefits & Perks

• Free parking on campus with additional options available
• Supportive team-oriented work culture
• Comprehensive orientation and continued educational support

This opportunity is ideal for a nurse seeking challenging cases in a supportive, technologically advanced environment. Flexible contract assignment with a teaching hospital catering to complex patient needs in Bonaire, GA.

Apply now to advance your critical care nursing career with meaningful patient impact in a vibrant community setting.