Stepdown RN - Overland Park, KS

This opportunity is designed for registered nurses with experience or interest in step-down and acute rehabilitation settings. The role involves providing skilled nursing care on a 30-bed acute medical-surgical unit with a focus on rehabilitation services. You will support patients requiring telemetry monitoring, blood glucose management, administration of blood products, and central line care, among other duties. This position features a night schedule with three 12-hour shifts, allowing for concentrated work hours over the contract period.Location:Situated in Overland Park, KS, this role is accessible to clinicians comfortable with travel or relocation. Overland Park is a vibrant city known for its excellent healthcare facilities, family-friendly amenities, and a balanced urban-suburban lifestyle. It offers a blend of cultural attractions, parks, and highly-rated schools, making it an attractive place to live and work.Responsibilities:Provide comprehensive nursing care on a step-down unit with a rehab emphasis.Monitor patients using telemetry, both on-unit and remotely.Administer medications including insulin and blood products.Perform blood glucose monitoring and manage Foley catheter removal.Conduct fall risk assessments and implement prevention strategies.Practice infection control and follow isolation protocols.Utilize lift equipment and EPIC electronic health record system.Float within assigned departments or units as required to meet facility needs.Qualifications and Experience:Valid RN license with at least one year of clinical nursing experience.Skills in telemetry monitoring, insulin protocols, and central line care.Ability to administer and monitor blood products.Proficiency with infection prevention protocols and fall risk assessments.Experience in acute rehab or medical-surgical nursing preferred.First-time step-down nurses are welcome to apply.Schedule:Night shifts3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)Additional Details:Minimum weekend commitment of 8 shifts every 6 weeks.Holiday work required if it falls on scheduled days.Regular floating between units may be necessary.Contract assignment with no more than 7 days return to office restrictions.Local candidates must reside at least 75 miles away from the site.