Stepdown Unit Nurse (RN) in Warner Robins, GA

Job Details

Job Description

Providing specialized nursing care in a progressive care unit requires strong clinical skills and a compassionate approach. This opportunity is suited for Registered Nurses with experience in stepdown or progressive care settings, particularly those caring for cardiothoracic, vascular surgical, and cardiac patients.

Location
This role is based in Warner Robins, GA, a city known for its welcoming community and proximity to urban amenities while offering a friendly, regional lifestyle.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients primarily recovering from cardiothoracic and vascular surgeries, including pre- and post-operative step-down care.
• Manage complex patient care including tracheostomy care, chest tube maintenance, IV starts, insulin and heparin drip titrations.
• Conduct thorough clinical assessments and monitor cardiac telemetry data.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams for discharge planning and patient education focusing on renal and fluid management.
• Support wound care, central line care, and patient monitoring in a Level 1 Trauma hospital setting.
• Maintain compliance with all clinical protocols and documentation through electronic medical records.

Qualifications and Desired Experience

• Valid RN license with at least 2 years of experience in med-surg or stepdown nursing.
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and Basic Cardiac Rhythm (BCR). Medical-Surgical certification is preferred.
• Solid proficiency in managing complex drips, cardiac telemetry, wound care, and IV care including central lines.
• Experience working in trauma or progressive care environments is highly valued.
• Ability to thrive in a busy unit culture that values teamwork.

Schedule and Work Environment

• Shifts: 7 AM to 7 PM or 7 PM to 7 AM on a rotating six-week schedule.
• Weekend rotation includes 5-6 weekend shifts out of every 12 days.
• Holiday work expectations: one shift during major holidays.
• No on-call requirements.
• Orientation provided including educational modules and departmental introduction.

Additional Benefits and Notes

• Free parking available on campus.
• Uniforms: Registered Nurses wear navy scrubs.
• Work alongside a full support team including CNAs, charge nurses, respiratory therapists, hospitalists, and intensivists.
• EMR system: EPIC; equipment includes Philips monitors and specialized cardiac telemetry technologies.

This contract position is a compelling opportunity to leverage med-surg and cardiac nursing skills in a supportive and technologically advanced environment. Apply now to contribute your expertise in an impactful healthcare setting.