Travel Stepdown Nurse (RN) - Dewey, AZ

Step into a travel nursing opportunity in Dewey, AZ, providing care in a 10-bed Multi Care Unit that manages a tri-level acuity patient population. This role centers on delivering expert nursing across ICU, PCU, and medical-surgical patients without floating between units, ensuring focused and specialized care.Responsibilities:Manage complex patient care in a combined acuity unit, including ICU (1:2 ratio), PCU (1:4 ratio), and medical-surgical telemetry (1:5-6 ratio).Provide primary care when nurse aides are unavailable (1:3 patient ratio).Administer and titrate critical infusions such as sedation, vasopressors, and insulin.Utilize advanced skills including interpretation of cardiac monitors and 12-lead EKGs.Collaborate with respiratory therapists supporting ventilator and non-invasive ventilation equipment.Participate in weekend and holiday rotations.Float to Emergency Care, MST, Pediatric, and alternate campus ICU/PCU units with appropriate notice.Adhere to a flexible 12-hour shift schedule: 0700-1900 or 1930-0730.Engage in hospital and unit orientation to maintain certification and competency.Qualifications:Registered Nurse (RN) licensed to practice.Minimum 2 years of ICU experience, or 1 year ICU plus 1 year PCU/Med-Surg in larger facilities with strong clinical skills.BLS and ACLS certifications mandatory.Successful completion of a dysrhythmia exam (minimum 80% within two attempts prior to contract signing).Must comply with regional radius restrictions and CommonSpirit employment rules.About Dewey, AZ: Dewey offers a tranquil, small-town environment with beautiful natural surroundings. Located near Prescott, it combines peaceful living with access to quality healthcare facilities and outdoor recreational opportunities, making it an ideal spot for clinicians looking to balance professional challenges with lifestyle.This travel assignment offers a unique blend of clinical complexity and personal growth, supported by a cooperative team and progressive unit structure. Weekend and holiday coverage balance professional demands with personal time.