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Slate Healthcare

Travel MS/Peds Float RN

Portales, NM · On-site

Discipline: RN * Start Date: ASAP * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours ... Opportunity to work with pediatric patients in a step-down unit * 3x12 night shifts for better work ...

Skybridge Resources

Registered Nurse Step Down Unit

$44 - $52/hr

Registered Nurse Step Down Unit Knoxville, TN SkyBridge Healthcare is currently seeking Registered Nurse with Step Down Unit experience for a 13-week contract in Knoxville, TN. SkyBridge Healthcare ...

Concentric

Registered Nurse - Step Down Unit

Bismarck, ND · On-site

$67K - $67K/yr

Concentric is currently seeking candidates in Registered Nurse profession with focus in Registered Nurse (Step Down Unit) for a 13 week contract in the Bismarck, ND area. Concentric is a premier ...

Concentric

Registered Nurse - Step Down Unit

Farragut, TN · On-site

$60K - $60K/yr

Concentric is currently seeking candidates in Registered Nurse profession with focus in Registered Nurse (Step Down Unit) for a 13 week contract in the Farragut, TN area. Concentric is a premier ...

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What is an RN Pediatric Step Down Unit?

RN Pediatric Step Down Unit nurses are registered nurses who care for pediatric patients who are too ill for a general pediatric floor but not critical enough for the intensive care unit (ICU). These nurses monitor children who need close observation and specialized care, often following surgery, severe illness, or after being transferred from the ICU. They are skilled in assessing changes in condition, administering medications, managing complex equipment, and providing emotional support to families. Their role is crucial in helping young patients recover and transition safely to lower levels of care or home.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an RN in a Pediatric Step Down Unit?

To thrive as an RN in a Pediatric Step Down Unit, you need pediatric clinical expertise, advanced assessment skills, and a current RN license with Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification. Familiarity with monitoring devices, infusion pumps, and electronic health record (EHR) systems is essential. Compassion, strong communication, and the ability to stay calm under pressure are crucial soft skills for supporting young patients and their families. These competencies ensure safe, effective care and emotional support for children transitioning from critical to acute care environments.

What are some common challenges faced by an RN in a Pediatric Step Down Unit?

RNs working in a Pediatric Step Down Unit often face the challenge of caring for children who are stable but still require close monitoring and specialized interventions. Balancing the emotional needs of young patients and their families, while managing a fast-paced environment with frequent admissions and discharges, can be demanding. Effective communication, strong time management skills, and teamwork with physicians, respiratory therapists, and child life specialists are key to managing these challenges. Seeking support from experienced colleagues and participating in ongoing education can also help build confidence and competence in this specialized setting.

What is the difference between Rn Pediatric Step Down Unit vs Rn Pediatric Intensive Care Unit?

AspectRn Pediatric Step Down UnitRn Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
CertificationsRN license, PALS, possibly CCRN-PRN license, PALS, CCRN-P required
Work EnvironmentPost-acute care, monitoring stable to moderately critical pediatric patientsHigh-acuity, critically ill pediatric patients requiring intensive monitoring
Patient ConditionStable to moderately unstable childrenCritically ill or injured children needing intensive support
Typical EmployerHospitals, pediatric specialty centers

The main difference between an Rn Pediatric Step Down Unit and an Rn Pediatric Intensive Care Unit is the patient acuity level. Step Down Units care for children who are recovering but still need close monitoring, while ICU units handle critically ill children requiring intensive interventions. Both roles require pediatric nursing certifications, but ICU nurses often have additional critical care credentials and experience.

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Infographic showing various Rn Pediatric Step Down Unit job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 66% Full Time, 24% Part Time, 5% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution.

Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Aurora, CO • On-site

Health Advocates Network - Nursing
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 201 - 500 employees
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$2.0K - $2.8K/wk

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Posted 21 days ago

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Health Advocates Network - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatric PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Aurora, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Pediatric PCU - Progressive Care Unit
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 11/03/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Health Advocates Network - Nursing Job ID #733486. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN - Pediatric Step Down

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