Stepdown Registered Nurse

Vetted Solutions; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is seeking a dedicated registered nurse to provide high-acuity, patient-centered care for adults transitioning from ICU to stepdown/telemetry units in a fast-paced hospital setting. The role emphasizes telemetry monitoring, detailed documentation, patient education, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe discharge planning and optimal outcomes.

Candidates must hold an RN license and demonstrate strong assessment, medication administration, and teaching

Qualifications

• Current RN license required.
• Experience delivering care at stepdown/telemetry level.
• Strong clinical assessment and medication administration skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor complex patient conditions and manage telemetry.
• Administer medications and therapies; respond to changes in clinical status.
• Coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team to support individualized care plans.
• Educate patients and families on treatment and discharge needs.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the EHR.
• Contribute to quality and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Clinical assessment

Medication administration

Documentation

Clear communication

Teaching & patient education

Collaborative care

Education

RN license (registered nurse)

Tools

EHR systems

Telemetry equipment

Job description

Provide high-acuity, patient-centered nursing care for adults transitioning from intensive care to medical-surgical levels in a fast-paced setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor complex patient conditions and manage telemetry.
• Administer medications and therapies; respond to changes in clinical status.
• Coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team to support individualized care plans.
• Educate patients and families on treatment and discharge needs.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the EHR.
• Contribute to quality and patient safety initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN license and ability to deliver care at a stepdown/telemetry level.
• Strong clinical assessment skills and effective medication/therapy administration.
• Proficiency with telemetry monitoring and managing complex conditions.
• Clear communication, teaching ability, and collaborative mindset.
• Strong documentation skills and adherence to safety and quality standards.