Stepdown Unit Nurse; RN in Warren, OH

Position: Stepdown Unit Nurse (RN) in Warren, OH
This nursing opportunity is for an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-acuity care on a Stepdown/Progressive Care Unit requiring ventilator management and advanced critical care skills. This contract role offers 12-hour night shifts and demands strong competency in managing complex patient cases involving multisystem organ failure, trauma, respiratory, renal, and surgical conditions.

Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessments, administration of medications such as Cardizem and Amiodarone drips (no pressors), ventilator and airway management including tracheostomies, BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow oxygen therapies. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans, educates patients and families, advocates for patient safety and quality of care, and maintains compliance with professional nursing standards and regulations.

Key qualifications:

• Current RN license in the state of practice or covered under compact licensing
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience; ventilator and higher acuity stepdown or ICU experience required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke certifications required; CCRN or PCCN preferred
• Proficiency with critical care nursing processes, including hemodynamic monitoring and advanced airway management
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to prioritize care in a fast-paced environment

Location Details:
Situated in an urban Midwest city, this location offers a community-oriented environment with access to cultural amenities, parks, and local dining. The city provides a balanced lifestyle for professionals seeking both a dynamic work setting and comfortable living.

Additional information:

• Typical nurse-to-patient ratios are approximately 1:4-5 with CNA support
• Float opportunities to related units like other PCUs and intermediate care available
• This is a contract position

Immediate openings available for dedicated RNs who meet the qualifications and possess the necessary ventilator experience. Apply now to advance your critical care nursing career in a challenging and rewarding environment.