Registered Nurse - Step Down Unit
Warwick, Rhode Island
Kent Hospital

Registered Nurse - Step Down Unit

Location: Warwick, Rhode Island
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night Shift, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a Step Down unit. This role involves providing specialized nursing care to patients requiring close monitoring after intensive care or surgery.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Rhode Island
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification

Health and Safety Requirements

• Immunizations and Health Screenings:

  • COVID-19 vaccine series or bivalent booster (medical exemptions require prior approval)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) – proof of two immunizations or positive titer
  • Varicella – proof of two immunizations or positive titer
  • Tdap – immunization within the last 10 years
  • Hepatitis B – complete vaccination series or declination (titers not accepted)
  • Influenza vaccine required seasonally (9/1/25–5/31/26) with no exemptions accepted
  • Tuberculosis screening: Two-step PPD or one IGRA test within the last year; if positive, negative chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire required
• Fit Testing: N95 mask fit test within one year prior to start (specific approved mask models)
• Fingerprinting: State fingerprinting required within 30 days of start at the Attorney General’s Office in Rhode Island

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license or state ID
• Neutral background badge photo (jpeg format)
• Completion of facility-specific orientation packet and confidentiality agreement prior to start
• Employment verification for the last 5 years
• Annual completion of COVID and flu policy form
• Submission of a professional resume/profile and work attestation form

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not specified as a requirement.
• This position is exclusively for Registered Nurses specializing in Step Down care.
• The night shift is a 12.5-hour shift from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.

This opportunity is ideal for RNs with Step Down experience seeking a structured long-term assignment in Rhode Island with comprehensive credentialing and health compliance requirements.