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Stepdown Registered Nurse - Salem, Virginia

sc works tridentSalem, VA

8 days ago

Occupations

Registered NursesAcute Care NursesCritical Care Nurses

Industries

General Medical and Surgical HospitalsSpecialty HospitalsNursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)
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About the role

Stepdown Registered Nurse - Salem, Virginia Location Salem, VA Discipline RN-Stepdown Date Posted October 19, 2026
Job Description: Deliver exemplary care and make a meaningful impact as a Registered Nurse specializing in Stepdown. In this contract role, you'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, offering expert care to patients transitioning from critical care to medical-surgical environments. Your expertise will ensure smooth patient recovery and optimal outcomes in a fast-paced healthcare setting.
Key Qualifications:
  • Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • Proven experience in a Stepdown or Progressive Care Unit (PCU) role
  • Strong critical thinking and assessment skills
  • Proficiency in managing advanced medical equipment and monitoring vital signs
  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
  • Excellent communication and patient advocacy abilities
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Deliver high-quality nursing care, monitoring patients progress and responding quickly to changes in status
  • Coordinate with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and update patient care plans
  • Administer medications, treatments, and interventions as prescribed
  • Educate patients and families on post-acute care, recovery processes, and preventative measures
  • Accurately document observations, interventions, and patient responses in electronic health records
  • Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and contribute to a collaborative team environment
Benefits:
  • Opportunity to broaden your experience in a dynamic and supportive health care setting
  • Supportive leadership and ongoing professional learning resources
  • Collaborative, patient-centered work culture with advanced clinical technology
Share your commitment to outstanding patient care while developing valuable skills. Take the next step in your nursing careerapply today to lend your expertise where its needed most! Sunbelt is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. No question on the website is used for the purpose of limiting or excluding any applicant's consideration for employment on any basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Senior

Location

Salem, VA

Occupation

Registered Nurses

Industry

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

Posted

8 days ago

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