Step-Down RN — Night Shift (3x12s) with High-Impact Care

Aya Healthcare, Inc.; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Aya Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Step Down Registered Nurse for Fountain Valley, CA on a 13-week assignment. This night-shift position runs 3, 12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30) with 3 openings and a start date of 10/26/2026.

Applicants should have at least 1 year of experience and current NIHSS, ACLS, and BLS certifications, plus strong critical care skills including arterial/ECG interpretation and complex patient management on step-down units.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1 year in acute or step-down care.
• Certifications: NIHSS, ACLS, BLS.
• Strong critical care and telemetry skills.

Skills

Epidural analgesia

HFNC

Nasal cannula

PCA

Phlebotomy

PICC line management

Titrate vasoactive drips

Accessing/Managing Ports

BiPAP/CPAP management

Blood product administration

Cardiac telemetry

Ventilated patient care

Central line care

Chest tubes management

CVA management

Feeding tube care

ABG interpretation

Dysrhythmia interpretation

Telemetry monitoring

IV management

Tracheostomy care

Post Cardiac procedures

Renal/hemodialysis knowledge

Oxygen administration

Job description

Aya Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Step Down Registered Nurse for Fountain Valley, CA on a 13-week assignment. This night-shift position runs 3, 12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30) with 3 openings and a start date of 10/26/2026.

Applicants should have at least 1 year of experience and current NIHSS, ACLS, and BLS certifications, plus strong critical care skills including arterial/ECG interpretation and complex patient management on step-down units.