Step Down RN
Fort Smith, AR
Travel Nurses, Inc.
3x12 hrs
$1,833/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Life insurance
Qualifications
- Resume
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- 1 Year Unit Experience Within the Last 3 Years
Description
Registered Nurse - Step Down
Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
Call Requirements: As needed by unit
Patient Ratio: 5:1
EMR System: EPIC
Float Requirements: Medical-Surgical Unit
Job Description
- Provide nursing care on a Step Down unit.
- Must be comfortable with rapid turnaround and changing priorities.
- Experience required with post-cardiovascular surgeries.
- Skilled in titrating cardiac drips including Nitro, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and Esmolol.
- Experience using Bipap and Airvo respiratory support devices.
- Ability to recognize deteriorating patients promptly.
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Arkansas
- Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, including experience within the last year
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- Experience with post-cardiovascular surgeries
- Skilled in titrating cardiac drips including Nitro, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and Esmolol
- Experience using BiPAP respiratory support devices
- Experience utilizing Airvo respiratory support devices
- Medical-Surgical nursing experience
Unit Information
- Step Down unit with a patient ratio of 5:1.
- Night shift with 36 guaranteed hours weekly.
- Call as needed by the unit.
- Float to Medical-Surgical unit as required.
- Dress code: Black scrubs.
Additional Information
- The facility is a 336-bed acute care hospital with a long history of compassionate care.
- The hospital uses innovative technology and offers a variety of specialized services.
- The environment supports a team-oriented approach with a focus on patient safety and quality care.
Employer
Travel Nurses, Inc.
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Travel Nurses, Inc. is a nurse-founded and operated healthcare staffing agency connecting nurses and allied health professionals with opportunities nationwide. Since 1988, we’ve grown from supporting operating room teams in the Mid-South to serving a wide range of specialties across the country.
At our core, we believe healthcare professionals are the foundation of care. That belief drives everything we do, from how we support our clinicians to how we build long-term relationships.
We are committed to making travel simple, transparent and rewarding. With clear pay packages, dedicated recruiter support and a focus on career mobility, our clinicians can move forward with confidence.
Wherever your career takes you, you’ll never go alone.
About Fort Smith, AR
As a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Fort Smith, AR here's what you should know:- Fort Smith's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs in Fort Smith are around 90°F, while winter lows can drop to around 30°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Fort Smith and can be found with relative ease.
- Fort Smith is car-friendly with easy access to major highways.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- Fort Smith has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Fort Smith offers a variety of restaurants, including local Southern cuisine.
- The city has a vibrant arts scene, live music venues, and is home to several sports teams.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking, and water activities along the Arkansas River.
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