Stepdown Unit Nurse (RN) in Newton, NC

Join a dynamic progressive care setting delivering high-level patient care while expanding your professional experience. This is an excellent opportunity for an RN with a background in stepdown or progressive care to contribute clinical expertise within a collaborative, patient-focused team.

Schedule/Hours:

• Rotating weekends (every other)
• No on-call requirements
• Holiday coverage required for 75% of major holidays
• Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks
• Up to 6 days off requestable, excluding holidays (additional time added to contract if total hours are not met)

Role Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care for adults with complex needs, including stroke, cardiac events, respiratory diagnoses, and wound care
• Utilize and interpret advanced monitoring equipment and tools (EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Phillips Telemetry, Omnicell, and patient fall prevention devices)
• Perform and manage cardiac rhythm interpretations, trach and chest tube care, central line management, blood product administration, and dressing changes
• Collaborate closely with CNAs, respiratory therapists, resource nurses, and hospitalists (onsite and virtual) for efficient multidisciplinary patient care
• Maintain flexibility with floating assignments throughout the regional facilities as patient needs demand (with travel time compensated)
• Adhere to facility requirements regarding documentation, infection prevention, and patient safety

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Active RN licensure with BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Minimum of 18 months recent PCU/stepdown nursing experience
• Familiarity with cardiac drips, rhythm interpretation, tracheostomy care, wound management, and central lines
• Strong teamwork, communication, and adaptability skills
• Willingness to float within Region 3 facilities as needed

Benefits & Perks:

• Supportive, close-knit unit culture promoting teamwork and patient-centered care
• Orientation provided for department and facility
• Free parking and provided navy blue scrubs

If you’re ready to thrive in a progressive care environment and value a collaborative workplace, apply now and take the next step in your nursing journey!