Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking an ICU Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) for a top Healthcare client.
This dynamic role provides compassionate and reliable care to patients requiring close monitoring and frequent assessments in a Progressive Care/Stepdown unit. The RN is required to make autonomous clinical assessments and manage treatment delivery safely and effectively, utilizing clinical judgment and collaboration to provide excellent care and prevent life-threatening situations.
Job Responsibilities
- Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or situation using specialized assessment skills.
- Utilize sound clinical judgment to safely and effectively manage the delivery of patient care autonomously.
- Monitor critical vital signs continuously, enabling timely intervention of life-threatening situations and patient deterioration.
- Serve as an advocate for patients as part of the interdisciplinary team, ensuring patient rights and safety are upheld.
- Educate patients and their families regarding medications, procedures, and treatments, providing support throughout their stay.
- Coordinate patient functions with physicians and other departments of the hospital, ensuring efficient and collaborative care delivery.
- Maintain clear, concise, and thorough documentation of all assessments, interventions, and patient progress in the medical record.
Requirements
Education
- Registered Nurse Diploma or Associate Degree is required.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
Experience
- Required: Minimum of one (1) year of recent Acute Care ICU Stepdown RN experience.
- Alternative Consideration: Candidates with three (3) years of Cardiac PCU or Multisystem PCU experience will be considered.
Certifications/Licenses
- Florida RN license and/or approved multistate RN license is required. Compact license holders have 60 days to obtain the Florida license after relocation.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS Instructor) is required within 30 days of employment start date.
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
- American Heart Association ACLS Provider issued card is required within 6 months of employment start date.
Skills
- Proven ability to make autonomous clinical assessments and manage treatment effectively in a high-acuity environment.
- Strong skills in monitoring critical vital signs and intervening decisively.
- Excellent collaboration and patient advocacy abilities for working within the interdisciplinary team.
Benefits
- Competitive pay with opportunities for overtime and weekend shifts.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance and disability coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- Paid time off — vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment.