First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Redding, California.
-The PCU is a stepdown unit from the ICU. It will be a 3:1 nurse patient ration for closer monitoring of the ICU patients that don’t quite meet the tele level of care.
-RN’s should have experience in a ICU stepdown or PCU unit. Training is telemetry.
Training in high risk medications
Unit PCU/Step-down (critical care stepdown)
# Beds 14 beds/7 rooms
Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:3
Required Certifications (i.e., BLS, ACLS?) : BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Stepdown patients from ICU, TBI/trauma patients, major surgery, CEA, sepsis
Experience or 'Must have' skills: Arterial and CVP pressure lines; titrating pressors; precedex; trach & stable vented patients
Are RNs required to titrate drips? Yes
Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Precedex, dopamine, dobutamine, levophed
Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios: 1 aid most of the time for all 14 beds
Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?): 12Hr shifts starting at 645am/pm. 3 shifts/week. Schedules made out about 2-3 weeks in advance initially and then try to schedule them out 9 weeks in advance. Self-scheduling for the most part.
Weekend Requirements: 4 weekend shifts in a 4 week schedule,Days - Sat/Sun, Nightsw - Fri/Sat
Holiday Requirements: Work into perm staff rotation
Is there call or a standby requirement? No
Floating Requirements: First to float, float to Tele or MedSurg
Scrub Color/Dress code: Navy blue
Unit/Department specific orientation: 1 shift on unit
Additional Notes: Must have 2-3 years of experience in specialty - open to first time travelers. It is a very busy unit with a lot of quick turnovers. They stress the patient experience on the unit and they want someone who know and understands HCAHPS and core measures. Want someone that will be invested in their mission and values. It is also important the traveler is self-motivated and team oriented. They are very traveler friendly. Very close-knit team with effective teamwork.
Ryan
At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.
By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.
But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:
When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.
| Location | Redding, CA |
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