Travel Stepdown Nurse (RN) - Youngstown, OH

Category Nursing - RN-Stepdown Job Type Travel Step into an advanced care environment as a Registered Nurse serving a busy Stepdown/PCU unit, where your clinical expertise will have a direct impact on patient recovery and well-being. This contract role features 12-hour night shifts with every other weekend and holiday commitments, providing critical care to adults and geriatric patients facing a range of complex conditions including chest pain, stroke, seizures, and post-operative neuro spine needs. The 16-bed intermediate care unit maintains a 1:4-5 nurse-to-patient ratio, with support staff availability varying by shift, and offers exposure to cardiac drips, wound vacs, chest tubes, and a variety of advanced respiratory modalities.

Schedule:

12-hour night shifts Every other weekend and holiday rotation Open to a 48-hour weekly schedule, with overtime after 48 hours

Required Qualifications and Certifications:

Current, unrestricted RN license (Ohio or Compact) Minimum 1 year of RN experience, with preference for acute care backgrounds BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke certification Successful completion of a Dysrhythmia Exam (study guide available) Navy blue scrubs required

Preferred Experience and Skills:

Pre/post cath, cardiac, and neuro post-op experience Familiarity with intermediate/telemetry and med surg patient care Previous

EPIC EHR

use strongly preferred Ability to manage high patient turnover and complex admissions/discharges Critical thinking, rapid assessment, and confident adaptation to changing clinical conditions Strong communication and patient advocacy skills

Core Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive initial and ongoing patient assessments, implement and revise care plans, and coordinate interdisciplinary communications Administer medications safely and maintain compliance with all policies and procedures Manage multisystem organ failure cases, support conscious sedation, and utilize hemodynamic monitoring as needed Mentor team members and contribute to professional development and continuous improvement Advance your nursing practice in a dynamic, high-acuity setting and make a meaningful difference for patients and families. Take the next step in your career—apply today to join a dedicated care team. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled