RN Stepdown

Memorial Health in Savannah, GA is seeking an experienced RN for our Stepdown unit. In this role, you will provide high-acuity, patient-centered care to adults transitioning from ICU or med-surg, monitoring complex conditions, interpreting cardiac/telemetry data, administering medications, and coordinating multidisciplinary care plans. You will educate patients and families, support safe discharges, and contribute to quality initiatives in a collaborative, learning-focused environment with strong professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to adult stepdown patients transitioning from ICU or med-surg
• Continuously assess, monitor, and document patient status, including cardiac and telemetry data
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments per provider orders and protocols
• Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans in collaboration with the care team
• Educate patients and families on conditions, treatments, and discharge instructions
• Coordinate with physicians, therapists, and support staff to ensure integrated, safe care
• Respond to changes in patient condition and participate in rapid response and emergency interventions
• Maintain accurate electronic health records and comply with all safety and quality standards
• Support unit-based quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and performance initiatives

Required Skills

• Stepdown nursing
• Cardiac monitoring
• Telemetry
• IV therapy
• Medication administration
• Wound care
• Care planning
• Electronic health records (EHR)
• Patient and family education
• Interdisciplinary collaboration