PCU​/Stepdown Nurse; RN | Sikeston, Missouri

Position: PCU/Stepdown Nurse (RN) | Sikeston, Missouri
Provide specialized nursing care in a cardiac stepdown unit, delivering expert attention to patients recovering from critical cardiac events. This position requires strong clinical skills, patient-centered care, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Location:

Sikeston, MO
This opportunity places you near the scenic Mississippi River with historic downtowns, outdoor recreational activities, and a friendly Midwestern community. Sikeston offers affordable living while being within driving distance of larger metropolitan areas for additional amenities.

Role Overview :

• Work nights on a 3x12 hour shift schedule, with 36 guaranteed weekly hours
• Serve on the Cardiac Transitional Care Unit, managing complex cardiac stepdown patients
• Maintain patient ratios averaging 3-4:1 using EPIC electronic medical records
• Participate in rotating weekends and float as needed within the unit
• Follow established protocols for medication administration, infection control, and patient safety

Key

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) with 1+ year of recent Stepdown/Cardiac Progressive Care experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Proficient in developing nursing diagnoses, care plans, and assessments uniquely tailored to cardiac stepdown patients
• Strong communication, documentation skills, and team collaboration
• Comfortable providing IV therapy including central line care, medication administration, wound care, and emergency response
• Ability to instruct patients and families on disease management and discharge planning
• Professional demeanor adhering to specified dress code (black scrubs)

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and document patient condition changes, coordinating care with healthcare team members
• Support emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs of patients and families
• Maintain infection control and safety standards aligned with Joint Commission guidelines
• Provide patient advocacy through vigilant safety practices and communication
• Supervise and delegate tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel as needed
• Perform other duties supporting organizational mission and patient care objectives

Additional Contract Details:

• Contract duration: 13-26 weeks (up to February 1, 2025)
• Candidates may request up to 5 days off every 13 weeks (subject to approval)
• Expect rotating weekends with at least one major holiday worked during assignment
• Flu vaccination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr
  1), with approved exemptions

This is a contract staffing opportunity designed for nurses eager to expand expertise in cardiac stepdown nursing while impacting patient recovery. Candidates looking for dedicated night shifts and a collaborative team environment will find this role rewarding.

Advance your cardiac nursing career by applying today. Experience a supportive, dynamic clinical setting where your skills directly improve patient outcomes.