Local Contract Nurse RN - Stepdown - $42-45 per hour

talent4health; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

talent4health is looking for a local contract nurse RN Stepdown for a 13-week assignment in Atlanta, Georgia. The role requires 48 hours per week, with potential shifts of 12 hours, covering both days and nights.

Applicants should have at least 2 years of nursing experience and hold BLS and ACLS certifications. The position involves caring for patients with conditions such as sepsis, heart failure, and respiratory failure among others.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years required experience in nursing.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for Stepdown unit patients.
• Monitor and manage a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1 to 4.
• Treat and manage various patient conditions including sepsis and heart failure.

Skills

Experience in nursing

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Understanding of Sepsis

Ability to manage Heart Failure patients

Experience with Hypertensive Emergencies

Knowledge of Respiratory Failure treatment

Chronic Kidney Disease management

Managing Type 2 Diabetes (TDM2)

Handling Substance Abuse cases

Encephalopathy care

Heparin Drips administration

Job description

Talent4Health is seeking a local contract nurse RN Stepdown for a local contract nursing job in Atlanta, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/01/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days, nights
• Employment Type: Local Contract
• Unit: IMCU
• Beds: 16–10 beds
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1 to 4
• Types of Patients:
  • Sepsis
  • Heart Failure
  • Hypertensive Emergency
  • Respiratory Failure
  • COPD
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Type 2 Diabetes (TDM2)
  • Substance Abuse
  • Encephalopathy
  • Heparin Drips
• Experience: 2 years required
• Certifications:
  • BLS
  • ACLS