Position Title: RN – SCU/Stepdown
Location: Cooperstown, NY 13326, USA
Job Type: Contract | Local or Travel
Shift: Nights (12-hour shifts)
Pay Range: $55–$60/hour / $2,000–$2,200 weekly
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Stepdown/SCU Registered Nurse to join our team. The RN will provide specialized care to patients transitioning from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to lower acuity settings, requiring vigilant monitoring and complex clinical interventions. This role blends critical care expertise with strong medical-surgical skills to ensure safe, high-quality patient care during recovery.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive nursing care to high-acuity patients in the SCU/Stepdown unit
Perform frequent assessments, monitor vital signs, and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
Administer medications, therapies, and interventions in accordance with provider orders and unit protocols
Manage patients requiring cardiac monitoring, titration of select IV drips, and advanced interventions
Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement care plans
Educate patients and families regarding conditions, treatments, and discharge instructions
Accurately document all assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes in the EMR system
Maintain compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and infection control practices
Qualifications:
Active RN license (state-specific or compact)
Current BLS and ACLS certifications
Minimum of 2 years of recent Stepdown, SCU, or Progressive Care experience
Strong experience with telemetry and titration of drips preferred
Familiarity with EMR systems (Epic experience preferred)