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RN - MedSurg

Globe, AZ · On-site

Float to Step-down unit as needed. * Ensure compliance with policies and procedures. * Participate ... Current RN license. * ACLS and BLS certifications required. * Must adhere to 100-mile radius rule ...

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RN - PCU

Sun City, AZ · On-site

$2K - $2K/wk

RN - PCU (Contract) Location: Arizona 85351 Pay Rate: $2,108 - $2,365 Schedule: Days, 7:00 AM - 7 ... Provide nursing care to PCU (step-down) patients * Monitor, assess, and document patient status ...

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RN - PCU

Gilbert, AZ · On-site

$2K - $2K/wk

RN - PCU (Contract) Location: Arizona 85234 Pay: $2,108 - $2,365/week Schedule: Night Shift, 7:00 ... Provide direct patient care to adult/telemetry/step -down (PCU) patients * Monitor, assess, and ...

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RN - PCU

Sun City, AZ · On-site

$2K - $2K/wk

RN - PCU (Contract) Location: Arizona 85351 Pay: $2,108 - $2,365/week Schedule: Night Shift, 7:00 ... Provide direct patient care to PCU/step-down/telemetry patients in a hospital setting * Monitor ...

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RN - PCU

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$2K - $2K/wk

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arizona required * PCU or step-down nursing experience preferred * Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and communication skills * Ability to work ...

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RN - PCU

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$2K - $2K/wk

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arizona required * PCU or step-down nursing experience preferred * Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays * Strong clinical judgment, critical ...

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What are Step Down Unit RNs?

Step Down Unit RNs are registered nurses who care for patients who require more attention than those on a general medical-surgical floor but are not critical enough for the intensive care unit (ICU). They monitor patients closely, administer medications, and respond quickly to changes in condition. Step Down Unit RNs often work with patients recovering from surgery, cardiac events, or severe illnesses, providing advanced monitoring and support to help them transition to lower levels of care.

Can you make $200,000 as a nurse?

Step Down Unit RNs typically earn between $70,000 and $100,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and shift differentials. Earning $200,000 usually requires working in high-paying regions, overtime, or holding specialized certifications, which can increase income significantly.

What is the difference between Step Down Unit Rn vs Medical-Surgical Nurse?

AspectStep Down Unit RnMedical-Surgical Nurse
CredentialsRN license, possibly CCRN or specialty certificationsRN license, often same certifications
Work EnvironmentIntermediate care units, closer patient monitoringGeneral hospital floors, broader patient care
Patient AcuityHigher acuity, more complex casesModerate acuity, routine cases
Job FocusMonitoring critical signs, managing unstable patientsProviding basic nursing care, patient education

The main difference between a Step Down Unit Rn and a Medical-Surgical Nurse lies in patient acuity and care complexity. Step Down Unit Rns handle higher acuity patients requiring closer monitoring, while Medical-Surgical Nurses care for patients with moderate needs. Both roles require an RN license and similar certifications, but the work environment and patient care focus differ significantly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Step Down Unit RN, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Step Down Unit RN, you need strong clinical assessment skills, acute care experience, and an active RN license, often with ACLS certification. Familiarity with telemetry monitoring, electronic health records (EHRs), and advanced life support protocols is essential. Excellent communication, critical thinking, and resilience help you manage complex patient needs and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment.

What are some common challenges faced by Step Down Unit RNs, and how can they be addressed?

Step Down Unit RNs often manage patients who are too ill for general medical-surgical floors but do not require intensive care, which means rapidly changing patient conditions can present significant challenges. Balancing a higher patient-to-nurse ratio than in the ICU while still providing vigilant monitoring requires strong organizational and prioritization skills. Effective communication with multidisciplinary teams and quick decision-making are essential to ensure patient safety. Many RNs find that actively seeking mentorship, participating in continuing education, and using available support resources can help manage these challenges and support professional growth.
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Travel Telemetry Step-Down RN - $2,190 per week

Travel Telemetry Step-Down RN - $2,190 per week

Stability Healthcare

Tucson, AZ • On-site

$2K/wk

Contractor

Medical, PTO

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Job description

Stability Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Tucson, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Stepdown
  • Discipline: RN
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Stability Healthcare is looking for a Tele Step-Down RN contract position in Tucson, AZ. The PCU nurse is sometimes also called a step-down nurse and the PCU is also known as cardiac stepdown, medical stepdown, neuro stepdown, surgical stepdown and ER holding. PCU nursing jobs traditionally operate between the levels of general and ICU care, and more recently, in the field of critical care, as well.

*$600 travel bonus *Day 1 health insurance with United Healthcare *PTO plan -- start accruing on day 1, use during contract or cash out at the end! *Guaranteed stipend if facility calls you off *Extra hour bonus -- earn an additional hourly bonus for working over your weekly contracted hours

Stability Job ID # . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Tele Step-Down

About Stability Healthcare

Stability Healthcare was founded in 2009, with the mission of becoming the best Travel Nursing Agency in California. We have been rated one of the top travel nursing agencies and offer our nurses the highest paying travel nursing jobs available. We have access to the best travel assignments from 1000’s of facilities.

You can start the year off in sunny California, spend the Spring in the Colorado Rockies, enjoy the Summer in the Mid-West, experience the change of seasons in Boston and New York, and hit the beaches of Florida in the winter. Our Nurses work in the best hospitals and health systems in the country.

Benefits
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • Benefits start day 1
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About Stability Healthcare

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Stability Healthcare was founded in 2009, with the mission of becoming the best Travel Nursing Agency in California. We have been rated one of the top travel nursing agencies and offer our nurses the highest paying travel nursing jobs available. We have access to the best travel assignments from 1000's of facilities. You can start the year off in sunny California, spend the Spring in the Colorado Rockies, enjoy the Summer in the Mid-West, experience the change of seasons in Boston and New York, and hit the beaches of Florida in the winter. Our Nurses work in the best hospitals and health systems in the country.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Los Angeles, CA, US

Year founded

2009

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