Travel Nurse RN - Stepdown

Encompass Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Kansas City, Kansas.

• Specialty:
  Stepdown
• Discipline:
  RN
• Duration:
  12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Job Title:
Med/Surg Stepdown Registered Nurse (Days)

Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse for our Medical-Surgical Stepdown Unit. This role is ideal for nurses who excel in a progressive care environment, bridging the gap between intensive care and general medical-surgical floors. You will manage patients requiring high-frequency monitoring and specialized pharmacological interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Advanced Medication Management: Safely administer and monitor high-alert titratable drips, specifically Cardizem (Diltiazem) and Heparin .
• Cardiac Monitoring: Maintain proficiency in telemetry oversight, including real-time rhythm interpretation and rapid response to cardiac changes.
• Complex Patient Care: Lead nursing interventions for patients transitioning from the ICU or those with acute cardiovascular and respiratory conditions.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Coordinate with physicians and specialists to adjust care plans based on continuous vital sign data and patient assessment.

Schedule & Commitment

• Shift: 12-hour day shifts (e.g., 07:00 – 19:00).
• Frequency: 3 days per week (36 hours total).
• Weekend Rotation: Mandatory participation in a rotating schedule, requiring work every third weekend .

Qualifications

• Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience in a stepdown, telemetry, or high-acuity med/surg environment is highly preferred.
• Certifications: Current BLS and ACLS are required.
• Technical Skills: Demonstrated comfort with cardiac drip titration and telemetry monitoring systems.

AVAILABLE BENEFITS
Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through national carriers
Pet Insurance
Weekly Pay
Access to 401(k) retirement plans with optional employer matching
Direct deposit payroll and W-2 processing
Employee assistance programs (EAP) for mental health and wellness
Online employee portal for pay stubs, benefits enrollment, and HR document

Encompass Healthcare Staffing matches elite clinicians with the facilities that need them most—nationwide—while championing each clinician with transparent, concierge-level support. Our years of experience make every assignment seamless so you can focus on patient first exceptional levels of care.

• Employee assistance programs
• Vision benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Sick pay
• Medical benefits
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Dental benefits