ICU Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN)

Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking an ICU Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) for a top Healthcare client.

This dynamic role provides compassionate and reliable care to patients requiring close monitoring and frequent assessments in a Progressive Care/Stepdown unit. The RN is required to make autonomous clinical assessments and manage treatment delivery safely and effectively, utilizing clinical judgment and collaboration to provide excellent care and prevent life-threatening situations.

Job Responsibilities

• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or situation using specialized assessment skills.
• Utilize sound clinical judgment to safely and effectively manage the delivery of patient care autonomously.
• Monitor critical vital signs continuously, enabling timely intervention of life-threatening situations and patient deterioration.
• Serve as an advocate for patients as part of the interdisciplinary team, ensuring patient rights and safety are upheld.
• Educate patients and their families regarding medications, procedures, and treatments, providing support throughout their stay.
• Coordinate patient functions with physicians and other departments of the hospital, ensuring efficient and collaborative care delivery.
• Maintain clear, concise, and thorough documentation of all assessments, interventions, and patient progress in the medical record.

Requirements

Education

• Registered Nurse Diploma or Associate Degree is required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.

Experience

• Required: Minimum of one (1) year of recent Acute Care ICU Stepdown RN experience.
• Alternative Consideration: Candidates with three (3) years of Cardiac PCU or Multisystem PCU experience will be considered.

Certifications/Licenses

• Florida RN license and/or approved multistate RN license is required. Compact license holders have 60 days to obtain the Florida license after relocation.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS Instructor) is required within 30 days of employment start date.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• American Heart Association ACLS Provider issued card is required within 6 months of employment start date.

Skills

• Proven ability to make autonomous clinical assessments and manage treatment effectively in a high-acuity environment.
• Strong skills in monitoring critical vital signs and intervening decisively.
• Excellent collaboration and patient advocacy abilities for working within the interdisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with opportunities for overtime and weekend shifts.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off — vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment.