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Travel RN – Medical Step-Down | Morristown, NJ Morristown, New Jersey Night
7:00 PM – 7:00 AM Every 3rd weekend; one summer holiday Floating required as needed
The Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Step-Down provides nursing care to patients requiring intermediate-level monitoring and treatment. The RN uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while collaborating with the healthcare team to promote evidence-based practices and positive patient outcomes. Key Responsibilities Assess patients and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.
Monitor patient conditions and recognize changes requiring intervention. Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care. Promote evidence-based nursing practices and patient safety.
Maintain accurate patient documentation and communicate effectively with the healthcare team. Demonstrate professionalism, respect, dignity, involvement, and excellence in patient care. Required Qualifications At least 1 year of Intermediate Care/Step-Down RN experience.
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred. BLS and ACLS certifications required.
Strong nursing assessment and critical-thinking skills. Excellent communication and computer skills. Ability to float to other units as needed.
Nursing process and patient assessment Intermediate Care/Step-Down nursing Patient monitoring and care planning Clinical documentation and computer skills Communication and interdisciplinary collaboration
About the role
The Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Step-Down provides nursing care to patients requiring intermediate-level monitoring and treatment. The RN uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while collaborating with the healthcare team to promote evidence-based practices and positive patient outcomes.