Job Description
Job Description
Registered Nurse – ICU Stepdown (Days or Nights) | Sanford, FL
Overview :
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced ICU Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dedicated team in Sanford, Florida . This role is ideal for a dependable nurse who excels in providing high-quality, patient-centered care to those requiring close monitoring and frequent assessments. You’ll work alongside a collaborative and supportive team committed to excellence, safety, and patient satisfaction.
Responsibilities :
- Collect comprehensive data and perform thorough patient assessments
- Advocate for patients as an integral part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Use sound clinical judgment to manage and prioritize patient care safely and effectively
- Monitor critical vital signs and initiate prompt intervention in life-threatening situations
- Educate patients and families about medications, treatments, and care plans
- Support patients and their families throughout hospitalization, fostering trust and understanding
Experience :
Minimum 1 year of recent acute care ICU Stepdown experience requiredWill also consider candidates with 3+ years of Cardiac PCU or Multisystem PCU experienceEducation :
Registered Nurse Diploma or Associate Degree required; BSN preferredLicensure :
Active Florida RN license or Compact State RN license (must obtain FL license within 60 days of relocation)Certifications :NIH Stroke Scale – within 30 days of hireBasic Life Support (BLS) – within 30 days of hireAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – within 6 months of hireIdeal candidates demonstrate strong critical thinking, adaptability, and a passion for delivering exceptional care to complex patients.
Position Details :
Location : Sanford, FLShifts Available :Days (Rotating Weekends)Nights (Rotating Weekends)Unit Details :Beds : 15Nurse-to-Patient Ratio : 3 : 1 (may occasionally flex to 4 : 1)Unit Type : True stepdown unit — manages drips and long-term ventilator patientsCompensation & Benefits :
Salary Range :$31.86 – $36.12 / hr (5 years’ experience)$40.44 / hr (10 years’ experience)$46.28 / hr (17+ years’ experience)Shift Differentials :Nights : +$4.50 / hrWeekends : +$1.50 / hrSign-On Bonus :Days : $15,000Nights : $20,000(Sign-on bonuses available through end of Q3; subject to reevaluation thereafter)Relocation Assistance : Case-by-case basis