Stepdown RN
Company: Staffing Management Group
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description 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.
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