Step-Down RN
Auburn, New York
Auburn Community Hospital

Step-Down RN

Location

Auburn, New York

Job Type

Travel/Contract

Schedule

• Day shift
• 3x12 hours
• 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend and every other holiday
• No blocked scheduling

Assignment Length

13 weeks

Role Overview

• Step-Down RN
• Ratio: 1:4-5
• Local candidates accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit (1 year of experience)
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• NIHSS
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Key Clinical Experience

• Cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
• 12-lead EKG/ECG
• IV start and maintenance
• PICC line management
• Blood product administration
• Emergency medications
• Procedural sedation administration/monitoring
• Cardiac drip titration
• CVA / acute stroke management
• BiPAP / CPAP management
• Chest tube insertion/removal assistance
• Infection prevention and isolation precautions/PPE
• Phlebotomy

Unit Focus

• Congestive heart failure
• Post-heart catheterization care
• Post-vascular procedure monitoring
• Respiratory failure management
• Frequent vital signs and neurovascular checks

Additional Notes

• Pyxis medication system access is used on the unit
• Candidates within 50 miles of the facility receive a lower bill rate