Stepdown Registered Nurse | Newton, North Carolina
Job Details
Job Description
A healthcare opportunity is available for an experienced Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) in Newton, NC. This contract position is ideal for a nurse with at least 18 months of PCU experience, ready to deliver comprehensive patient care in a dynamic clinical setting.
Location Details
Newton, NC offers a welcoming community with a blend of small-town charm and access to broader metropolitan amenities. The area is known for its friendly atmosphere and quality healthcare facilities, making it a supportive environment for both work and life.
Qualifications & Desired Experience
- Minimum 18 months of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN experience
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
- Skilled in managing tracheostomies, cardiac drips, cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tubes, blood products, wound care/dressing changes, and central line management
- Comfortable with managing patients with diagnoses such as CHF, dysrhythmias, chest pain, stroke, respiratory illnesses, diabetes, AKI/CKD, and substance withdrawal
- Experience with EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors preferred
- Ability and willingness to float across multiple regional facilities within scope of practice
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled nursing care for patients not requiring mechanical ventilation
- Maintain patient ratios typically at 1:4; may occasionally increase to 1:5 based on acuity
- Collaborate with CNA staff, charge nurses, phlebotomy, IV/VAT teams, and respiratory therapists
- Utilize telemetry monitoring both bedside and at nurses stations
- Participate in scheduled weekend rotations every other weekend; work 75% of holidays with no on-call requirements
- Engage in a comprehensive 2-day orientation both at the facility and departmental levels
Additional Details
- Scrub color: Navy
- Free parking available
- Unit culture emphasizes a family-oriented environment
- Floating requires agreement as it is necessary within the region
- Travelers receive pay while traveling between facilities mid-shift
This contract role offers a fulfilling nursing experience in a supportive environment with a predictable schedule. If you meet the qualifications and are open to floating within the region, apply now to advance your nursing career in Newton, NC.
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