Travel
PCU / Stepdown
Boston, MA
Surgical Stepdown Nurse – 12-Hour Shifts
Position Overview
The facility's Surgical Stepdown Unit provides intermediate-level care for post-operative patients transitioning from PACU or intensive care. You'll work with diverse surgical specialties including cardiothoracic, vascular, neurosurgery, trauma, and transplant patients.
Shift & Schedule
- 12-hour shifts: 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. (day) and 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. (night)
- Rotating day/night schedule
- Every-other weekend and every-other holiday rotation
- 36-hour weekly guarantee
- 13-week contract
Requirements
- 2+ years recent acute care experience
- Surgical stepdown experience required
- IMCU/stepdown experience
- Ability to independently read and interpret telemetry rhythm strips
- More than one previous travel assignment
- ACLS certification
- Proficiency with automated medication dispensing systems
- Telemetry and critical care medication competency assessments on day 1
Preferred
- Tertiary facility experience
Clinical Environment
Location
Boston, MA