Registered Nurse (RN) Medical Step Down Unit

globalplacementfirm; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus up to $30,000

New Graduate RN sign-on up to $20,000

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Global Placement Firm is partnering with a top-tier healthcare system in Roanoke, Virginia to recruit a Registered Nurse for the Medical Step Down Unit. This full-time Day shift role includes every other weekend and rotating holidays, with a focus on advanced medical monitoring and patient recovery support.

The Medical Step Down RN will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, high-quality care, ensuring seamless transitions from critical care and ongoing management of

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing (eligible to sit for the VA RN licensure exam).
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) License in Virginia or eligibility to obtain.
• CPR certification required; ACLS, PALS, or NRP obtained as needed.
• Proficiency in EPIC or similar electronic medical record systems.
• Successful completion of orientation and competency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive, age-specific patient assessments on admission and throughout care.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, patients, and families.
• Administer medications and treatments safely, documenting all care accurately in EPIC, the electronic medical record system.
• Revise care plans as patient conditions change to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Foster a culture of respect, empathy, and teamwork to deliver exceptional service and quality care.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

Accredited School of Professional Nursing

Virginia RN license (current or eligible)

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Medical Step Down Unit

Roanoke, VA
Full-Time | Days | Every Other Weekend & Rotating Holidays
Specialty: Medical Step Down

Step into a rewarding nursing role where compassion meets excellence!Were partnering with a top-tier healthcare system in Roanoke, Virginia, seeking a Registered Nurse for the Medical Step Down Unit a dynamic environment ideal for RNs passionate about providing exceptional care to patients requiring advanced medical monitoring and recovery support.

At Global Placement Firm, we specialize in connecting talented nurses like you with positions that foster growth, balance, and purpose.

Position Overview

As a Medical Step Down RN, youll play a vital role in caring for patients transitioning from critical care or managing complex medical needs. Your role ensures seamless, compassionate, and high-quality patient-centered care while promoting collaboration across the healthcare team.

Youll be part of a multidisciplinary team that values clinical excellence, empathy, and teamwork providing an environment where both patients and staff can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive, age-specific patient assessments on admission and throughout care.

• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, patients, and families.

• Administer medications and treatments safely, documenting all care accurately in EPIC, the electronic medical record system.

• Revise care plans as patient conditions change to ensure optimal outcomes.

• Foster a culture of respect, empathy, and teamwork to deliver exceptional service and quality care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing (eligible to sit for the VA RN licensure exam).

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) License in Virginia or eligibility to obtain.

• CPR certification required; additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP obtained as needed.

• Proficiency in EPIC or similar electronic medical record systems.

• Successful completion of orientation and competency requirements.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $30.47 $45.71/hour (based on experience)

• Schedule: Day Shift | Every Other Weekend | Rotating Holidays

• Sign-On Bonus:

  • Up to $30,000 for Experienced RNs

  • Up to $20,000 for New Graduate RNs (must meet eligibility criteria)

• Professional development and advancement opportunities within a leading health system