Stepdown RN
Bay City, MI
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) – Stepdown (Nights)

Location: Bay City, Michigan
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Utilize advanced monitoring equipment to track vital signs, telemetry, and critical metrics.
• Perform regular patient assessments, recognize subtle changes in condition, and initiate necessary interventions or life-saving measures.
• Administer complex medications, IV therapies, and titrate drips as ordered.
• Provide specialized care for patients recovering from surgery, cardiac events, or with complex conditions such as ventilated patients and stroke patients requiring neuro checks.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians and therapists to develop and implement care plans.
• Educate patients and families on diseases, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of nursing care and patient responses.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in Stepdown/Progressive Care.
• Experience with telemetry monitoring is required.
• Proficiency with Cerner electronic medical records system.
• Valid RN license for Michigan.

Additional Information

• Patient-to-nurse ratio: 1:6
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs
• Shift: Nights