ICU Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN)

Purple Cow Recruiting • Sanford, FL

1d • $32 - $46

About The Position

Heartline Staffing, Strategic Talent Partners with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an ICU Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) for a permanent opportunity in Sanford, Florida. The ICU Stepdown RN provides high-acuity nursing care to patients requiring close monitoring, frequent assessments, and advanced clinical interventions. This role supports patients transitioning from ICU-level care and requires strong clinical judgment, autonomy, and collaboration within an interdisciplinary care team.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license for the position you are applying for.
• Florida RN license or valid multistate compact license required (Florida licensure required within 60 days if compact).
• Registered Nurse Diploma or Associate Degree required; BSN preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent acute care ICU Stepdown RN experience required.
• Candidates with 3 years of Cardiac PCU or Multisystem PCU experience will be considered.
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required within 30 days of employment start date.
• Basic Life Support (BLS/BCLS) certification required within 30 days of employment start date.
• American Heart Association ACLS Provider certification required within 6 months of employment start date.
• Strong critical care assessment and clinical decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health status and clinical condition.
• Provide high-acuity nursing care to stepdown-level patients, including those on drips and long-term ventilator support.
• Use clinical judgment to safely manage and prioritize patient care.
• Monitor critical vital signs and intervene appropriately in life-threatening situations.
• Advocate for patients as part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Educate patients and families regarding medications, procedures, and treatment plans.
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance available on a case-by-case basis

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree