Step Down Registered Nurse
Charlottesville, VA
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Opportunity:

RN - Stepdown

Job Details:

• Work day shifts in a 12-bed neuroscience stepdown unit utilizing critical care and neuroscience principles at the intermediate level
• 13-week assignment with every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Patient ratio of 1:3 for days, nights, and weekends
• Care for patients transferring from Neuro ICU, neuro trauma cases, subarachnoid/intraventricular/intracerebral hemorrhage patients, ENT cancer patients post-tumor resection and flap reconstruction, post-operative spine patients, and various neurological conditions
• Patient populations include adolescents, adults, and geriatrics with daily census of 10
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Epic charting system experience required
• Must have 2 years of nursing experience
• BSN preferred
• 24 hours of orientation provided
• Must adhere to facility float policy within scope of practice
• Up to 40 hours of requested time off can be approved per contract
• Must have Virginia license in hand by Wednesday before start date (can submit with pending license)
• Nursys verification required for submittal
• References required
• Skills include neuro stepdown care, TR band management, IV insulin protocols, arterial line management, lumbar drains, post-TPA care, BiPAP/CPAP management, high flow nasal cannula, telemetry monitoring, and various neurological procedures

Facility:

This major academic medical center operates a specialized 12-bed neuroscience stepdown unit that provides intermediate-level critical care for complex neurological patients. The facility offers comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and various other specialized services. The unit focuses on caring for patients with neurological conditions including neurosurgery, neuro trauma, stroke cases, spinal cord injuries, and head and neck tumor resections, providing advanced care in a collaborative healthcare environment.

Location:

Charlottesville, VA

Charlottesville offers a perfect blend of academic culture and natural beauty, home to the University of Virginia and surrounded by the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains. The area provides excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation, cultural activities, and a vibrant community atmosphere that attracts healthcare professionals seeking both professional growth and quality of life.