Duke University Hospital Cardiothoracic Surgery Step-Down Unit (SDU) Advanced Practice Provider ... Will consider a new graduate with prior CTICU/CVICU or CTSD RN experience Physical and Mental ...
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Duke University Hospital Cardiothoracic Surgery Step-Down Unit (SDU) Advanced Practice Provider ... Will consider a new graduate with prior CTICU/CVICU or CTSD RN experience Physical and Mental ...
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Duke University Hospital Cardiothoracic Surgery Step-Down Unit (SDU) Advanced Practice Provider ... Will consider a new graduate with prior CTICU/CVICU or CTSD RN experience Physical and Mental ...
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... Step-Down Unit (SDU) Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides direct patient care services for ... Will consider a new graduate with prior CTICU/CVICU or CTSD RN experience Physical and mental ...
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... Step-Down Unit (SDU) Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides direct patient care services for ... Will consider a new graduate with prior CTICU/CVICU or CTSD RN experience Physical and mental ...
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... Step-Down Unit (SDU) Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides direct patient care services for ... Will consider a new graduate with prior CTICU/CVICU or CTSD RN experience Physical and mental ...
... Step-Down Unit (SDU) Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides direct patient care services for ... Will consider a new graduate with prior CTICU/CVICU or CTSD RN experience Physical and mental ...
... Step-Down Unit (SDU) Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides direct patient care services for ... Will consider a new graduate with prior CTICU/CVICU or CTSD RN experience Physical and mental ...
... Step-Down Unit (SDU) Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides direct patient care services for ... Will consider a new graduate with prior CTICU/CVICU or CTSD RN experience Physical and mental ...
... Step-Down Unit (SDU) Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides direct patient care services for ... Will consider a new graduate with prior CTICU/CVICU or CTSD RN experience Physical and mental ...
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... Step-Down Unit (SDU) Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides direct patient care services for ... Will consider a new graduate with prior CTICU/CVICU or CTSD RN experience Physical and mental ...
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... Step-Down Unit (SDU) Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides direct patient care services for ... Will consider a new graduate with prior CTICU/CVICU or CTSD RN experience Physical and mental ...
... Step-Down Unit (SDU) Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides direct patient care services for ... Will consider a new graduate with prior CTICU/CVICU or CTSD RN experience Physical and mental ...
Durham, NC · On-site
$105K - $136K/yr
... Step-Down Unit (SDU) Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides direct patient care services for ... Current unrestricted RN license issued by or recognized by NCBON with authorization to practice as ...
Durham, NC · On-site
$105K - $136K/yr
... Step-Down Unit (SDU) Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides direct patient care services for ... Current unrestricted RN license issued by or recognized by NCBON with authorization to practice as ...
$42.50 - $45.12/hr
Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit Location: Chapel Hill, NC Agency: AMN Healthcare Pay ... step-down units and diverse patient populations. You will care for patients requiring close ...
$42.50 - $45.12/hr
Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit Location: Chapel Hill, NC Agency: AMN Healthcare Pay ... step-down units and diverse patient populations. You will care for patients requiring close ...
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) * Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) * Step-Down Unit (SDU) Requirements * Active North Carolina RN License (or compact multistate license) * Minimum of 2 years of recent acute ...
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) * Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) * Step-Down Unit (SDU) Requirements * Active North Carolina RN License (or compact multistate license) * Minimum of 2 years of recent acute ...
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) * Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) * Step-Down Unit (SDU) Requirements * Active North Carolina RN License (or compact multistate license) * Minimum of 2 years of recent acute ...
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) * Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) * Step-Down Unit (SDU) Requirements * Active North Carolina RN License (or compact multistate license) * Minimum of 2 years of recent acute ...
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) * Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) * Step-Down Unit (SDU) Requirements * Active North Carolina RN License (or compact multistate license) * Minimum of 2 years of recent acute ...
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) * Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) * Step-Down Unit (SDU) Requirements * Active North Carolina RN License (or compact multistate license) * Minimum of 2 years of recent acute ...
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) * Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) * Step-Down Unit (SDU) Requirements * Active North Carolina RN License (or compact multistate license) * Minimum of 2 years of recent acute ...
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) * Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) * Step-Down Unit (SDU) Requirements * Active North Carolina RN License (or compact multistate license) * Minimum of 2 years of recent acute ...
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) * Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) * Step-Down Unit (SDU) Requirements * Active North Carolina RN License (or compact multistate license) * Minimum of 2 years of recent acute ...
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) * Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) * Step-Down Unit (SDU) Requirements * Active North Carolina RN License (or compact multistate license) * Minimum of 2 years of recent acute ...
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) * Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) * Step-Down Unit (SDU) Requirements * Active North Carolina RN License (or compact multistate license) * Minimum of 2 years of recent acute ...
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) * Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) * Step-Down Unit (SDU) Requirements * Active North Carolina RN License (or compact multistate license) * Minimum of 2 years of recent acute ...
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) * Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) * Step-Down Unit (SDU) Requirements * Active North Carolina RN License (or compact multistate license) * Minimum of 2 years of recent acute ...
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) * Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) * Step-Down Unit (SDU) Requirements * Active North Carolina RN License (or compact multistate license) * Minimum of 2 years of recent acute ...
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) * Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) * Step-Down Unit (SDU) Requirements * Active North Carolina RN License (or compact multistate license) * Minimum of 2 years of recent acute ...
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) * Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) * Step-Down Unit (SDU) Requirements * Active North Carolina RN License (or compact multistate license) * Minimum of 2 years of recent acute ...
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) * Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) * Step-Down Unit (SDU) Requirements * Active North Carolina RN License (or compact multistate license) * Minimum of 2 years of recent acute ...
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) * Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) * Step-Down Unit (SDU) Requirements * Active North Carolina RN License (or compact multistate license) * Minimum of 2 years of recent acute ...
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) * Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) * Step-Down Unit (SDU) Requirements * Active North Carolina RN License (or compact multistate license) * Minimum of 2 years of recent acute ...
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) * Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) * Step-Down Unit (SDU) Requirements * Active North Carolina RN License (or compact multistate license) * Minimum of 2 years of recent acute ...
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) * Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) * Step-Down Unit (SDU) Requirements * Active North Carolina RN License (or compact multistate license) * Minimum of 2 years of recent acute ...
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) * Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) * Step-Down Unit (SDU) Requirements * Active North Carolina RN License (or compact multistate license) * Minimum of 2 years of recent acute ...
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) * Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) * Step-Down Unit (SDU) Requirements * Active North Carolina RN License (or compact multistate license) * Minimum of 2 years of recent acute ...
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) * Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) * Step-Down Unit (SDU) Requirements * Active North Carolina RN License (or compact multistate license) * Minimum of 2 years of recent acute ...
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| Aspect | Step Down Unit Rn | Medical-Surgical Nurse |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | RN license, possibly CCRN or specialty certifications | RN license, often same certifications |
| Work Environment | Intermediate care units, closer patient monitoring | General hospital floors, broader patient care |
| Patient Acuity | Higher acuity, more complex cases | Moderate acuity, routine cases |
| Job Focus | Monitoring critical signs, managing unstable patients | Providing 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.

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Job LocationDuke University Hospital Heart Center
Job SummaryThe Duke University Hospital Cardiothoracic (CT) Surgery Step-Down Unit (SDU) Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides direct patient care services for complex critically ill Cardiothoracic Surgery and Advanced Heart Failure patients in collaboration with and under the supervision of the cardiothoracic surgeon(s) and medical director of the CT SDU. The APP performs physical exams, collects and documents data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations, prescribes appropriate interventions and medications, coordinates the care and discharge of patients, and provides direct patient care services.
Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesEducation: PA: Graduate of an ARC-accredited Physician Assistant (PA) program. Master's degree or Doctoral required. NP: Graduate of an accredited MSN or DNP Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) program for adult care.
Certification: PA: PA-C NP: ACNP or AGACNP
Licensure: PA: Current unrestricted medical license issued by the NCMB with authorization to practice as a PA. NP: Current unrestricted RN license issued by or recognized by NCBON with authorization to practice as a NP. Both: Federal and State DEA with unrestricted prescriptive authority
Experience: PA: 1 year's experience as a PA in a relevant clinical area preferred. NP: 1-year NP experience or 2+ years RN experience in a cardiovascular or cardiothoracic surgery unit is preferred*Will consider a new graduate with prior CTICU/CVICU or CTSD RN experience
Physical and Mental RequirementsPrimary hours fourteen (12) hour shifts/month, rotating shifts, 7 days per week including holidays.