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Job ID: 895483
Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,404.63
Job Title
Registered Nurse – IMC / PCU / Stepdown
Location
Redding, CA | Progressive Care Unit / Stepdown
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 12-hour shifts (6:45 PM start) | 3 shifts per week | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a 14-bed critical care stepdown unit with a 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio, managing patients transitioning from the ICU who require closer monitoring than a telemetry level of care
- Care for a high-acuity patient population including TBI/trauma, post-major surgery, carotid endarterectomy (CEA), and sepsis patients
- Manage and titrate vasoactive and sedation drips including Precedex, dopamine, dobutamine, and Levophed
- Monitor and manage arterial lines, CVP pressure lines, tracheostomy patients, and stable ventilated patients
- Adhere to high-risk medication protocols and telemetry monitoring standards
- Uphold patient experience standards including HCAHPS and core measures; float to Telemetry or Med-Surg as needed
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license valid in California (or compact eligibility)
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- NIHSS certification required
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience in an ICU stepdown, PCU, or progressive care setting
- Demonstrated experience titrating drips, managing arterial and CVP lines, and caring for trach and stable vented patients
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Familiarity with HCAHPS metrics and core measures in a high-acuity environment
- Experience in a fast-paced unit with high patient turnover
- Self-motivated, team-oriented, and comfortable with self-scheduling practices
- Open to first-time travelers with the required specialty experience
Why Join Us
- Join a traveler-friendly, close-knit team known for strong collaboration and effective teamwork in a busy critical care stepdown environment
- Scheduling is largely self-directed, with schedules projected up to 9 weeks in advance, offering a degree of flexibility and work-life planning