PCU/Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) | West Hartford, Connecticut

A rewarding contract opportunity is available for a Registered Nurse experienced in Stepdown care within a Respiratory Step Down Unit. This role focuses on patients with complex respiratory needs, including those who are vent-dependent, in a medical environment that is distinct from traditional Med/Surg settings.

Schedule:

• 12-hour night shifts: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Every other weekend required

Key Qualifications:

• Current RN license with 1-2 years of relevant experience; experience with respiratory or vented patients highly preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience is preferred
• BLS certification required; ACLS certification preferred
• Strong clinical skills, particularly with trach care, wound care, IV starts, medication titration, and blood administration
• Comfortable floating to other chronic care units (RCU, RCU2, SDU, TRU) as needed during shifts

Primary Responsibilities:

• Deliver specialized care to a respiratory-focused, vent-dependent patient population (ventilator management overseen by Respiratory Therapists)
• Manage and monitor IV starts, drips, blood administration, EKGs, glucose checks, wound vacs, simple and complex dressing changes, trach care, suctioning, catheter and foley care, port access, central line dressing changes, and wound measurements
• Flexibly float to like chronic care units, potentially splitting shifts between units (e.g., 4 hours in one, 8 in another) based on patient acuity and staffing needs
• Maintain meticulous documentation and communication, ensuring all profiles clearly reflect experience with respiratory or vented patients

Benefits:

• Opportunity to build skills in a high-acuity, collaborative environment
• Exposure to a patient population with complex, chronic medical needs
• Work within teams dedicated to quality patient care and continuous professional growth

Showcase your expertise in respiratory stepdown nursing and collaborate with a team committed to advanced patient care. If you are ready for a dynamic contract role, submit your application today!

$1,895 - $2,074/Week Estimated weekly earnings represent hourly wages, based on 36 hours per week, and expense reimbursement for eligible candidates. The actual amount may vary based on hours worked, eligibility for reimbursements, and seasonal adjustments.

Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.