Job Description
Trustaff is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Petersburg, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty : Stepdown
- Discipline : RN
- Start Date : 11 / 03 / 2025
- Duration : 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift : 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type : Travel
🩺 Quick Overview
Title : Stepdown / Intermediate Care RNStart Date : November 3Shift : 3x12-hour nights, every other weekend & holidayTraveler Requirement : Must live 50+ miles from the facilityExperience : 2+ years recent acute care experience (telemetry or stepdown preferred)Certifications :Required : BLS, ACLS, Dysrhythmia test (study guide in Simplify)
Preferred : CCRN, PCCN, NIH Stroke⚙️ Unit Details
Beds : 29 (can go up to 37)Ratios : 1 : 3–5 (depending on acuity and staffing)Support Staff : PCTs, HUCsCharting : EPIC (primary), PerfectServe, DimensionsCommon Diagnoses :CKD, CHF, DM
Respiratory failure / COPD / PneumoniaSepsis, GI bleeds, UTIEquipment Used :Telemetry monitors
IV & PCA pumpsWound vacsWarming blankets💡 Skills They’re Looking For
Required :
Strong critical thinking and time managementOxygen therapy, medication administrationWound care, dressing changesIV insertion, NG tube managementRecognizing early signs of deteriorationPreferred :
Advanced cardiac rhythm interpretationKnowledge of cardiac dripsExperience in stepdown or PCU settings🧠 What Makes It a Stepdown Role
You’ll be caring for patients too sick for Med-Surg but not critical enough for ICU — often on cardiac monitoring and possibly titrating some low-level drips. The role expects nurses to respond quickly to changes , use clinical judgment , and be comfortable with telemetry and higher acuity care .
About Trustaff
Our nurse-first attitude has set us apart from other travel nursing agencies
When you join the Trustaff family, you’re more than just a body filling a role—you're a vibrant individual with dreams and aspirations. As one of the nation's leading travel nursing companies, your recruiter will work with you one-on-one to guide your career and help you achieve your goals.
You decide when and where you want to workEnjoy industry-leading pay, benefits, and bonusesExperience new people and placesGrow your clinical skills and expand your experienceTravel nursing lets you take your professional career to the next level while maintaining your flexibility and freedom. At Trustaff, we put you first, so you never have to compromise your work or pay. We are proud to have one of the highest nurse retention rates in the country. Some of the other reasons people choose us include :
Priority access to thousands of travel nursing jobsIndustry-leading payGuaranteed weekly hoursExperienced recruitersComprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision401k with employer matchAssistance with travel, compliance, and housingGreat bonuses for completions, referring friends, and moreBenefits
Weekly payGuaranteed HoursWellness and fitness programsReferral bonusMedical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefits