ICU Step Down RN
Fort Smith, AR
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
$2,147/weekOverview
- Start Date11/02/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (2 years)
- Progressive Care Nurse, Definitive Observation Unit Nurse, Intermediate Care Nurse, Stepdown Nurse or Surgical Stepdown Nurse (2 years)
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing
Description
ICU Stepdown RN
Overview
- Travel RN position in Fort Smith, Arkansas
- 1 opening
- Nights
- 36 guaranteed hours per week, 3x12 schedule
- Every other weekend
- No call
- Float as needed
- 13-week contract
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Arkansas
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Driver's License
- PCU - Progressive Care Unit (2 years of experience)
- PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIHSS
- Experience with post-operative cardiac surgery care
- Experience with post-stroke care
- Experience with titratable drips
- Experience with cardiac drips (Nitro, Cardizem, Amio, Esmolol)
- Experience with BiPAP
- Experience with Airvo
- Ability to recognize a deteriorating patient
Required Experience / Skills
- Experience with post CV surgeries
- Experience with post stroke patients
- Experience titrating cardiac drips: Nitro, Cardizem, Amio, Esmolol
- Experience with Bipaps
- Experience using Airvos
- Ability to recognize a deteriorating patient
Unit Details
- ICU Stepdown unit
- 16 beds
- Patient ratio: 4:1
- Philips bedside monitors
- EPIC
Patient Population
- Post Op
- CV
- Neuro
- Full Stroke
- Respiratory
- Stepdown
- ICU
Work Environment
- Black scrubs
- No hoodies
Employer
Access Healthcare
1 nurse recommends working with Access Healthcare
Pros
Marigold is polite and professional. She goes above and beyond to ensure the contractor is well informed and has everything needed to be successful. She helped me with onboarding and getting used to the timesheet app and she answers my texts promptly, even after hours. She is a great recruiter liason. Gladys was a super helpful with onboarding and Denise will hook you up with benefits with no trouble at all. Great team to work with.
Cons
Onboarding is somewhat tedious, but they do dot every "i" and cross every T.
Recommends working with Access Healthcare
8 nurses found this helpful
Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
About Fort Smith, AR
As a Travel Progressive Care 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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