Stepdown RN
Bridgeport, CT
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 4, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Step Down RN for a Level II Trauma Center requiring CT/compact RN licensure, Epic experience, and at least 2 years of stepdown nursing experience.

Details

• Step Down unit within a short-term acute care hospital with 426 staffed beds
• Level II Trauma Center
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours (0700-1930)
• Patient ratio of 1:3
• Works every other weekend
• Floats within the department as needed
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active CT or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• CPI, PCCN, or CCRN certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of stepdown nursing experience required (1.5 years considered for Level I trauma or travel experience)
• Epic charting system experience required
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Skilled in neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular, and critical care monitoring including arterial lines, central lines, telemetry, and dysrhythmia management
• Experience with IV insulin protocols, heparin protocols, and PCA pumps
• 1 professional reference required for consideration

Additional Information

• Care for complex stepdown patients including those with CVA, TBI, spinal cord injury, seizure disorders, and substance withdrawal
• Manage cardiac monitoring, respond to dysrhythmias, and utilize rapid response/code teams as needed
• Provide respiratory support including BiPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, and tracheostomy care
• Part of a large health system offering free parking
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required with medical/religious exemptions only
• Local candidates not accepted if residing within 75 miles of the hospital
• Former staff must be separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be eligible as a travelers
• Up to 7 days of RTO can be auto-approved
• First-time travelers may be considered if they meet experience requirements