PCU/Stepdown Registered Nurse
Penn Wynne, Pennsylvania
Lankenau Hospital

Registered Nurse – Step Down Unit (Travel/Contract)

Location: Wynnewood, Pennsylvania
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Work in PCU/Stepdown unit with rotating shifts (Night or Day, 3 shifts of 12 hours each)
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 3-4 patients
• Floating within scope to similar units may be required
• Weekend shifts required every third weekend
• Guaranteed hours

Required Experience & Skills

• Valid RN license in Pennsylvania
• Minimum 2 years of Stepdown nursing experience, with at least 1 year of recent Stepdown experience
• Experience managing drips including insulin, nicardipine, dexmedetomidine, and nitroglycerin
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Required Certifications

• Current RN license for Pennsylvania
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) within 2 years

Facility & Work Environment

• Acute Care, Level II Teaching Hospital
• Total staffed beds: 370
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Navy Blue

Additional Requirements

• Criminal background check within 6 months prior to start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education verification (diploma, degree, or transcripts) required
• Drug screening: 10-panel within 45 days of start, updated annually
• Physical exam or statement of good health within 1 year prior to assignment
• Fit mask test within 1 year prior to start, updated annually
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Tdap (recommended every 10 years)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) or positive titers
  • Varicella or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer and vaccine series or declination
• Negative TB test (QuantiFERON Gold or T-Spot) within 6 months prior to start (PPD not accepted)
• Annual TB questionnaire for positive TB test or in lieu of annual TB test renewal
• Seasonal flu vaccine or approved exemption required during flu season (Sept–April 1)
• Respirator clearance within 1 year prior to start, updated annually
• References: 3 required (most recent manager, previous manager, and peer; charge RN references only if direct supervisor)
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• State-specific clearances for Pennsylvania including child abuse search and fingerprint results

Shift Details

• Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (3 shifts/week)
• Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (3 shifts/week)

Notes

• Pending licenses are not accepted
• Return staff must disclose previous work locations and dates if applicable
• On-call is not required
• Restrictions on return to work are at manager’s discretion

This position is ideal for experienced RNs comfortable with critical drips and stepdown care in a teaching hospital environment, able to work rotating shifts with weekend requirements.