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Prisma Health Richland Hospital

RN - PCU

Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Columbia

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Client Name
Prisma Health Richland Hospital
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Nursing
Profession
RN
Specialty
PCU
Job ID
Job Title
RN - PCU
Weekly Pay
$1935.0
Shift Details
Shift
12 Hour Day
Scheduled Hours
36
Job Order Details
Start Date
09/29/2025
End Date
12/29/2025
Duration
13 Week(s)
Job Description
Job Title: ICU Stepdown Nurse
Shift: Day 3x12-Hour (07:00 - 19:30)
Contract Duration: 13 to 26 Weeks
*Note: Time off is not permitted during the week between Christmas and New Year, and you must work 2 out of the 3 main holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year).*
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced ICU Stepdown Nurse to provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment. This role requires a dedicated professional with substantial experience in critical care nursing, particularly in Stepdown/Intermediate Care Units.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive care for adult patients in the ICU stepdown setting, including those with trauma-related injuries, head injuries, spinal cord injuries, and post-surgical care.
- Maintain a patient ratio of 1:3, ensuring each patient receives individualized attention and monitoring.
- Utilize advanced clinical skills to manage ventilated patients and interpret dysrhythmias.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including physical therapy, respiratory services, and rapid response teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Adhere to established protocols and procedures, including monitoring patients every 1-2 hours for interventions as necessary.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1 year of ICU and Intermediate ICU Stepdown experience in a large teaching hospital.
- Proficient in using Epic Electronic Medical Records (EMR) with at least 1 year of experience.
- Critical Care experience with a minimum patient ratio of 1:3.
- Certifications: ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support), and NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale).
- Skills in care of ventilated patients, management of cardiac drips, and telemetry monitoring.
Unit Details:
- Average daily census of 20 patients in a 21-bed unit.
- Staffing ratios maintain a maximum of 3:1 for optimal patient care.
- Unit handles adult patients requiring critical monitoring or intervention due to various medical conditions, trauma, and surgical needs.
Additional Information:
- Candidates must be willing to float to other units as necessary based on census needs.
- Travel compliance stipulates that applicants must be located at least 100 miles from any applicable facility to qualify.
- Orientation and pre-assignment testing required before starting.
At ARMStaffing, we take care of our nurses! We offer:
- Health & Retirement Benefits
Day-1 access to extensive benefits, including Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, and more.
- Complimentary Onboarding
We cover your onboarding costs, including Physicals and TITERS. A dedicated Onboard Specialist will assist you in scheduling your appointments.
- On-Call Support
Our team provides 24/7 support for clinical inquiries across healthcare practices.
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan
After a qualifying waiting period, employees are eligible for a 401k. Employees that contribute at least 5% will receive a 4% company match.
- Recruiter Matching
When you apply with ARMStaffing, you will be matched with a specialized recruiter based on your preferred location and specialty.
- Travel Reimbursement, Housing Allowance, Meals & Incidentals, Referral Bonuses, Completion Bonuses , and much more!
Why Choose ARMStaffing?
- Recognized as one of SIA's Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms - 2019.
- Listed among SIA's Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. - 2023.
- Celebrated as a Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley - 2022 and 2023.
- Achieved perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics.
- Holds the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Health Care Staffing Services Certification.
Note: Contract and local rates may vary based on the location and residency of the applicant. For more details, please ask an ARMStaffing recruiter about your options!
Client Details
Address
5 Richland Medical Park Drive
City
Columbia
State
SC
Zip Code
29203