ICU Step-Down RN
Neptune, NJ
Access Healthcare
2x16 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU Step-Down

Location: Neptune, New Jersey
Employment Type: Clinical
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Evaluate patients and assist physicians with patient care.
• Plan, implement, and document nursing care based on patient needs.
• Identify patient needs and determine care priorities through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Develop, implement, and coordinate individualized care plans through initial and ongoing assessments.
• Perform therapeutic nursing interventions and manage patient care.
• Document care according to standards, patient acuity, and clinical priorities.
• Advocate for evidence-based practice and support innovations in care delivery.
• Provide patient-centric care aligned with professional nursing practice models.
• Float to units within competency as required.
• Work primarily in Cardiac Vascular & Post Surgical Stepdown Unit.

Shift Details

• Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Hours per day: 12
• Hours per week: 36
• Weekend and holiday work required as needed
• No on-call requirement
• Floating required as needed

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, including within the last year
• Experience in an Acute Care setting
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience
• Neurology and neuro experience
• Experience with Epic electronic charting system

Education

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing

Licensure & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Jersey
• ACLS (American Heart Association)
• BLS (American Heart Association)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification