Stepdown Registered Nurse | Prescott Valley, Arizona

Job Description

Job Description

Nursing degree, active registered nurse (RN) license and minimum 1+ years Stepdown RN experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

A dynamic opportunity for a Registered Nurse with stepdown and ICU experience is available in Prescott Valley, AZ. This contract role offers the chance to provide exceptional care within a float pool covering ICU, MedSurg Telemetry, and PCU units across two campuses. The position demands critical thinking and expertise in managing complex cardiac and post-procedural patients.

Location Insight: Prescott Valley, AZ
Prescott Valley lies in Northern Arizona, offering a blend of scenic beauty and a comfortable community atmosphere. Known for its mild climate and friendly neighborhoods, the area provides an excellent living environment with easy access to outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking balance between work and lifestyle.

Key Qualifications & Certifications:

• Current RN license with at least 1 year ICU experience
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Ability and willingness to titrate drips including Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro, Dopamine, Dobutamine, and Insulin
• Strong dysrhythmia knowledge; must pass dysrhythmia exam (minimum 80% within two attempts prior to contract signing)
• Experience with geriatric, post-MI, post-CABG, post-cardiac cath, and ortho patients
• Comfort interpreting cardiac telemetry strips independently

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Provide bedside care in ICU, MedSurg Tele, and PCU units, including managing advanced cardiac patients and post-procedural cases
• Administer and titrate complex drips according to protocol
• Collaborate with monitor techs and utilize nurse aides effectively
• Flexibly adapt to float pool assignments communicated via text approximately 2 hours before shifts, covering both campuses about 20-25 minutes apart
• Maintain professional dress code transitioning to navy scrubs in line with hospital guidelines

Additional Role Details:

• 12-hour shifts, predominantly 7am-7pm, with night shifts available; schedules released 6 weeks in advance
• Weekend rotation every other weekend; holiday rotations included with permanent staff
• Standby/on-call requirements for shifts with excess staff
• Orientation includes general hospital and unit-specific training (8 & 12-hour shifts)

This contract position does not permit applicants who have worked full-time, part-time, or PRN within the last year for any related facilities within the assigned radius.

Embrace the challenge of delivering outstanding cardiac and stepdown nursing care in a supportive, well-structured float pool environment. Apply now to advance your clinical skills with this rewarding opportunity in Prescott Valley!