# ICU Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN)

> Cooperidge Consulting Firm · Sanford, United States · Full-time · Posted 2025-11-07

**Salary:** USD 70,000–90,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Healthcare Professionals

## Description

Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking an **ICU Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN)** for a top **Healthcare** client.

This dynamic role provides compassionate and reliable care to patients requiring close monitoring and frequent assessments in a Progressive Care/Stepdown unit. The RN is required to make autonomous clinical assessments and manage treatment delivery safely and effectively, utilizing clinical judgment and collaboration to provide excellent care and prevent life-threatening situations.  
  
**Job Responsibilities**

-   Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or situation using specialized assessment skills.
-   Utilize sound clinical judgment to safely and effectively manage the delivery of patient care autonomously.
-   Monitor critical vital signs continuously, enabling timely intervention of life-threatening situations and patient deterioration.
-   Serve as an advocate for patients as part of the interdisciplinary team, ensuring patient rights and safety are upheld.
-   Educate patients and their families regarding medications, procedures, and treatments, providing support throughout their stay.
-   Coordinate patient functions with physicians and other departments of the hospital, ensuring efficient and collaborative care delivery.
-   Maintain clear, concise, and thorough documentation of all assessments, interventions, and patient progress in the medical record.

## Requirements

### Education

-   Registered Nurse Diploma or Associate Degree is required.
-   Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.

### Experience

-   **Required:** Minimum of one (1) year of recent Acute Care ICU Stepdown RN experience.
-   **Alternative Consideration:** Candidates with three (3) years of Cardiac PCU or Multisystem PCU experience will be considered.

### Certifications/Licenses

-   Florida RN license and/or approved multistate RN license is required. Compact license holders have 60 days to obtain the Florida license after relocation.
-   Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS Instructor) is required within **30 days** of employment start date.
-   **NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.**
-   American Heart Association ACLS Provider issued card is required within **6 months** of employment start date.

### Skills

-   Proven ability to make autonomous clinical assessments and manage treatment effectively in a high-acuity environment.
-   Strong skills in monitoring critical vital signs and intervening decisively.
-   Excellent collaboration and patient advocacy abilities for working within the interdisciplinary team.

## Benefits

-   Competitive pay with opportunities for overtime and weekend shifts.
-   Comprehensive **medical, dental, and vision insurance**.
-   **Life insurance** and **disability coverage**.
-   **401(k)** retirement plan with employer match.
-   **Paid time off** — vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
-   Continuing education and **professional development** opportunities.
-   Supportive, team-oriented work environment.

## Apply

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