Stepdown RN - Macon, GA

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Job Description

A specialized nursing opportunity is available for experienced Registered Nurses skilled in step-down patient care. This contract role focuses on providing high-quality nursing within a progressive step-down unit setting, supporting patients transitioning out of intensive care or emergency services.

Location:
Positioned in a vibrant city of central Georgia, the healthcare facility is a teaching hospital with 637 licensed beds, Level 1 Trauma Designation, and dedicated centers for chest pain and stroke. The local area provides a mix of urban amenities, rich cultural history, and southern hospitality, making it an attractive place to live and work.

Qualifications / Desired Experience:

• Minimum 2 years experience as a PCU or step-down RN
• Current nursing license and certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS required; CCRN preferred
• Proficiency with tracheostomy care, chest tube management, PIV starts, insulin and heparin drips
• Ability to manage arterial lines, central venous lines, and invasive monitoring devices
• Competence in EKG interpretation (successful completion of EKG competency exam required)
• Experience assisting with procedures such as chest tube and PEG tube placements

Responsibilities / Duties:

• Provide nursing care for step-down ICU patients including respiratory failure, sepsis, stroke, and other critical diagnoses
• Manage complex drips and invasive lines with attentive monitoring
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including CNAs, respiratory therapists, hospitalists, and intensivists available 24/7
• Utilize EPIC EMR and operate advanced monitoring and medication delivery systems
• Participate in scheduled weekend rotations and holiday coverage according to a 6-week cycle
• Adhere to unit protocols including infection control and patient safety standards

Schedule:

• 12-hour shifts (7A-7P or 7P-7A)
• Approximately 5-6 weekends per 12 shifts
• No on-call requirements
• Holiday shifts assigned with manager approval

Additional Information:

• One-day orientation plus educational modules
• Free or paid parking options available on campus
• Dynamic, team-oriented work environment with a busy patient census
• Contract position suitable for first-time travelers

This role offers the chance to advance your critical care nursing practice with dedicated support and flexible scheduling in a top-level healthcare facility. Apply now to contribute your expertise in a fast-paced step-down unit setting and enhance patient outcomes.