Stepdown Registered Nurse

Mission Health; Rutherfordton (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Health in Asheville, NC seeks a Stepdown Overflow Registered Nurse to care for intermediate-acuity patients transitioning from ICU or med-surg. You will assess, plan, and deliver evidence-based nursing care, manage complex monitoring, titrate medications, coordinate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, and educate patients and families.

RNs support throughput by flexing across stepdown and overflow beds, ensuring safe handoffs.

Qualifications

• Assist/monitor intermediate-acuity patients transitioning from ICU or med-surg.
• Titrate medications and monitor patient responses.
• Coordinate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams; educate patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and deliver evidence-based nursing care for stepdown overflow patients.
• Support throughput by flexing across stepdown and overflow beds; ensure safe handoffs.

Job description

Mission Health in Asheville, NC seeks a Stepdown Overflow Registered Nurse to care for intermediate-acuity patients transitioning from ICU or med-surg. You will assess, plan, and deliver evidence-based nursing care, manage complex monitoring, titrate medications, coordinate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, and educate patients and families. RNs support throughput by flexing across stepdown and overflow beds, ensuring safe handoffs. Mission Health offers advanced technology, strong teamwork, professional growth, and a culture focused on quality and compassionate care.