Job Description
Overview
Stepdown Nurses (RN) provide patient care in transitional units where patients are too sick for the med-surg floor but not sick enough for intensive care. Stepdown RNs job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Evaluate and monitor patient’s progress, identifying sudden or subtle changes in the patient’s medical condition
Calculate drug dosage, titrate medication doses, administer continuous medication infusion and monitor patients for effects of medication
Stepdown RNs work closely and collaborate with physicians and all other healthcare professionals
Requirements
One recent year of Stepdown RN experience and 2 years of RN experience
Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program
Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services
Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors
Some computer skills
Bachelor of Science (or higher) degree in Nursing from a board-approved program (preferred)
ICU experience (preferred)
Medical-Surgical (MS/SD) experience (must have)
Experience in a hospital setting providing direct patient care
Location(s)
Oklahoma City, OK
Shift(s)
Days (3x12)
Nights (3x12)
Unique Gifted Benefits
Guaranteed Pay - With Guaranteed Pay, you’ll never have to worry about not getting paid if your shift gets canceled for low census. Contact your recruiter for complete details.
Premium Overtime – You will receive 2x your hourly rate on travel assignments for all overtime hours worked (excluding local, PRN, CA, Govt assignments).
Weekly Pay - We pay you weekly so you can focus on your career and your life.
About Gifted Healthcare
Gifted Healthcare is a staffing agency that offers travel, local, and per diem work at premier healthcare facilities and school systems across the United States. This Travel Stepdown RN position in Oklahoma City provides a unique opportunity to enhance your nursing career in a vibrant setting.
Apply now to connect with a recruiter about this and other exciting opportunities.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $2,396.56 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Referral program
Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
Are you willing to relocate to Oklahoma for the duration of this contract?
Experience:
RN: 2 years (Required)
Stepdown/Medsurg: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
RN License (Required)
Work Location: On the road
