ICU Stepdown Registered Nurse; RN

Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking an ICU Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) for a top Healthcare client.

This dynamic role provides compassionate and reliable care to patients requiring close monitoring and frequent assessments in a Progressive Care/Stepdown unit. The RN is required to make autonomous clinical assessments and manage treatment delivery safely and effectively, utilizing clinical judgment and collaboration to provide excellent care and prevent life‑threatening situations.

Job Responsibilities

• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or situation using specialized assessment skills.
• Utilize sound clinical judgment to safely and effectively manage the delivery of patient care autonomously.
• Monitor critical vital signs continuously, enabling timely intervention of life‑threatening situations and patient deterioration.
• Serve as an advocate for patients as part of the interdisciplinary team, ensuring patient rights and safety are upheld.
• Educate patients and their families regarding medications, procedures, and treatments, providing support throughout their stay.
• Coordinate patient functions with physicians and other departments of the hospital, ensuring efficient and collaborative care delivery.
• Maintain clear, concise, and thorough documentation of all assessments, interventions, and patient progress in the medical record.

• Registered Nurse Diploma or Associate Degree is required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.

• Required: Minimum of one (1) year of recent Acute Care ICU Stepdown RN experience.
• Alternative Consideration: Candidates with three (3) years of Cardiac PCU or Multisystem PCU experience will be considered.

• Florida RN license and/or approved multistate RN license is required. Compact license holders have 60 days to obtain the Florida license after relocation.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS Instructor) is required within 30 days of employment start date.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• American Heart Association ACLS Provider issued card is required within 6 months of employment start date.

• Proven ability to make autonomous clinical assessments and manage treatment effectively in a high‑acuity environment.
• Strong skills in monitoring critical vital signs and intervening decisively.
• Excellent collaboration and patient advocacy abilities for working within the interdisciplinary team.

• Competitive pay with opportunities for overtime and weekend shifts.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
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• Life insurance and disability coverage
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• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off
  — vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive, team‑oriented work environment.