Step Down RN
Atlanta, GA
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Step Down / Advanced PCU

Location

Atlanta, GA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Assignment | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (36 Hours/Week) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advanced step-down care in a high-acuity PCU environment that operates similarly to an ICU setting
• Care for post-surgical cardiac patients, including 24-hour post-CABG patients with chest tubes
• Monitor and manage patients with LVADs, with facility-provided training available
• Maintain patient ratios of 1:4 or 1:5 and deliver care consistent with unit protocols
• Complete a proctored, written rhythm identification test upon unit orientation (two attempts permitted)

Required Qualifications

• Active Georgia RN license or valid Compact RN license – must be in hand at time of submission
• Minimum of 18 months of IMC/PCU/Step-Down specialty experience within the past 3 years
• Current ACLS certification required
• Ability to pass a proctored rhythm identification test (non-multiple choice) upon start
• Must not reside within 50 miles of the facility (no local travelers)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience caring for post-cardiac surgery patients, including chest tube management
• Familiarity with LVAD patient care
• Strong cardiac rhythm interpretation skills

Why Join Us

• Work in a high-acuity, specialized cardiac step-down environment with opportunities to expand clinical skills including LVAD training provided by the facility
• Consistent 13-week contract with weekly start date availability and a structured, supportive unit orientation process