Stepdown RN - Perry, Georgia

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Job Description

An intensive care nursing opportunity is available in Perry, GA, providing care for patients requiring step-down monitoring from ICU and emergency admissions. This contract position focuses on delivering advanced clinical care for patients experiencing a range of acute conditions including respiratory failure, sepsis, GI bleeding, and stroke, among others.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive nursing care in a 10-bed stepdown unit with a 1:3-4 RN-to-patient ratio.
• Manage complex patient needs involving ventilators, tracheostomies, chest tubes, arterial and central lines, and various medication drips.
• Monitor and titrate drips to heart rate parameters and manage invasive monitoring devices including intracranial pressure monitors.
• Assist with bedside procedures such as PEG tube placement and chest tube management.
• Collaborate with CNAs for patient hygiene, feeding, and ambulation.
• Utilize electronic medical records (Epic) and specialized equipment including Alariso IV pumps and Phillip monitors.

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Minimum 2 years experience as a PCU RN.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required; NIHSS certification mandatory.
• CCRN certification preferred.
• Proficiency in EKG interpretation; successful completion of a Basic Cardiac Rhythm exam required.
• Skilled in trach care, chest tube care, PIV insertion, and managing insulin and heparin drips.
• Comfortable working a 12-hour shift schedule with rotating weekends and holidays.

Location Insights: Perry, GA offers a blend of small-town charm with access to larger metropolitan amenities nearby. This location permits a balanced lifestyle with community events, parks, and recreational activities in a welcoming southern environment. The hospital provides free or paid parking options, making commuting convenient.

This position is a contract assignment offering exposure to a busy, team-driven unit with a supportive culture and a structured orientation process. Shifts consist of 12 hours, rotating every six weeks, including weekend and holiday coverage.

Qualified candidates ready to engage in a challenging and rewarding stepdown nursing role are encouraged to apply for this contract opportunity.