ICU Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) at Purple Cow Recruiting

Sanford, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Apr, 26

Salary

46.28

Posted On

08 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Critical Care Assessment, Clinical Decision-Making, Patient Advocacy, Patient Education, Compassionate Care, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Monitoring Vital Signs, Managing Patient Care, Advanced Clinical Interventions, Autonomy, Data Collection, High-Acuity Nursing Care, Ventilator Support, NIH Stroke Scale Certification, BLS Certification, ACLS Certification

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Description Heartline Staffing, Strategic Talent Partners with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an ICU Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) for a permanent opportunity in Sanford, Florida. The ICU Stepdown RN provides high-acuity nursing care to patients requiring close monitoring, frequent assessments, and advanced clinical interventions. This role supports patients transitioning from ICU-level care and requires strong clinical judgment, autonomy, and collaboration within an interdisciplinary care team. Key Responsibilities • Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health status and clinical condition. • Provide high-acuity nursing care to stepdown-level patients, including those on drips and long-term ventilator support. • Use clinical judgment to safely manage and prioritize patient care. • Monitor critical vital signs and intervene appropriately in life-threatening situations. • Advocate for patients as part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. • Educate patients and families regarding medications, procedures, and treatment plans. • Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment. Compensation Hourly Pay Range (Based on Experience) • $31.86/hour (minimum) • $36.12/hour (approximately 5 years of experience) • $40.44/hour (approximately 10 years of experience) • $46.28/hour (17+ years of experience) Shift Differentials • Night shift: $4.50/hour • Weekend shift: $1.50/hour Sign-On Bonus • $15,000 – Day Shift (through end of Q3; subject to reevaluation) • $20,000 – Night Shift (through end of Q3; subject to reevaluation) Additional Information • Relocation assistance available on a case-by-case basis Requirements • Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license for the position you are applying for. • Florida RN license or valid multistate compact license required (Florida licensure required within 60 days if compact). • Registered Nurse Diploma or Associate Degree required; BSN preferred. • Minimum of 1 year of recent acute care ICU Stepdown RN experience required. – Candidates with 3 years of Cardiac PCU or Multisystem PCU experience will be considered. • NIH Stroke Scale certification required within 30 days of employment start date. • Basic Life Support (BLS/BCLS) certification required within 30 days of employment start date. • American Heart Association ACLS Provider certification required within 6 months of employment start date. • Strong critical care assessment and clinical decision-making skills. Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow’s system.

Responsibilities

The ICU Stepdown RN provides high-acuity nursing care to patients requiring close monitoring and advanced clinical interventions. This role includes advocating for patients and educating families about treatment plans.