Travel Nurse – RN – Stepdown Unit

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive insurance

PTO

Life and disability coverage

401(k)

Referral bonuses

24/7 support

Licensure reimbursement

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC seeks a Registered Nurse for a Stepdown Unit in a travel position, delivering specialized cardiac care to patients transitioning from ICU to medical-surgical units.

Your responsibilities include monitoring rhythms, administering meds, assisting with procedures, and educating patients while maintaining safety and infection control. Candidates need one year of Stepdown RN experience and active RN license with BLS/ACLS; PCCN/NIHSS preferred.

Qualifications

• One year of recent Stepdown RN experience.
• Valid RN license.
• BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Preferred PCCN and NIHSS.
• Must demonstrate critical thinking, communication, physical stamina, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs.
• Administer medications and assist with cardiac procedures.
• Observe patient responses and respond to emergencies.
• Document assessments and educate patients on cardiac health.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams and ensure safety and infection control protocols.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Physical stamina

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PCCN (preferred)

NIHSS (preferred)

Job description

Role: Registered Nurse for a Stepdown Unit in a travel position, providing care to patients transitioning from intensive care to medical-surgical units.

Responsibilities: Monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs, administer medications, assist with cardiac procedures, observe patient responses, respond to emergencies, document assessments, educate patients on cardiac health, collaborate with healthcare teams, and ensure safety and infection control protocols.

Qualifications & Skills: One year of recent Stepdown RN experience, valid RN license, BLS and ACLS certifications. Preferred certifications include PCCN and NIHSS. Must demonstrate critical thinking, communication, physical stamina, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.

Key Duties: Provide specialized cardiac care, manage complex patient needs, interpret telemetry data, support multidisciplinary teams, and maintain patient safety and confidentiality.

Benefits: Competitive pay, comprehensive insurance, PTO, life and disability coverage, 401(k), referral bonuses, 24/7 support, and licensure reimbursement.