Travel - Registered Nurse - PCU/Step-Down - FlexStaff - $2,902 /wk

IntelliResume; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 118,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in Danbury, CT seeks a Travel Registered Nurse for PCU/Step-Down to provide comprehensive patient care and coordinate the care plan. This role emphasizes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in a dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of relevant RN experience, an Associate’s degree in nursing (BSN preferred), and current RN licensure in CT/NY with BLS certification. Full-time, on-site position with Northwell Health benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in nursing required; BSN preferred.
• 1–2 years of professional nursing experience in a related specialty.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient physiologic health status and document plan of care.
• Administer medications safely and educate patients and families.
• Conduct patient interviews, assess pain, and coordinate care with team.
• Communicate health status and goals to patients and families.

Skills

Patient assessment

Pain management

Documentation

Patient education

Communication

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

About This Role

The Travel Registered Nurse in PCU/Step-Down at Northwell Health provides comprehensive patient care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role is ideal for experienced nurses looking for a dynamic work environment.

Highlights

• Pay: $2,902/week
• Location: Danbury, CT
• Facility: Northwell Health
• Schedule: Full-Time

What You'll Do

• Assess the patient’s physiologic health status.
• Conduct patient interviews and explain policies and procedures.
• Assess gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and neurological health status.
• Determine mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, and skin condition.
• Assess level of pain and pain management.
• Communicate and document patient’s physiologic health status and plan of care.
• Assess patient’s psychosocial health status.
• Elicit perception of medical/nursing care and expectations.
• Identify patient’s need for teaching based on psychosocial and developmental assessment.
• Develop patient outcome statements and establish individualized patient goals.
• Implement the plan of care and maintain constant vigilance over patient care.
• Administer medications correctly and safely.
• Participate in patient and family education.

Education

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing required, Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 1-2 years of professional nursing experience in the related specialty.

Licenses & Certifications

• Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State and/or Connecticut required.
• BLS certification required, plus specialized certifications as needed.

About Northwell Health

Northwell Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on innovation and excellence in healthcare services across their facilities.