ICU Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Type Full-time Description Heartline Staffing, Strategic Talent Partners with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an ICU Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) for a permanent opportunity in Sanford, Florida. The ICU Stepdown RN provides high-acuity nursing care to patients requiring close monitoring, frequent assessments, and advanced clinical interventions. This role supports patients transitioning from ICU-level care and requires strong clinical judgment, autonomy, and collaboration within an interdisciplinary care team. Key Responsibilities • Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health status and clinical condition. • Provide high-acuity nursing care to stepdown-level patients, including those on drips and long-term ventilator support. • Use clinical judgment to safely manage and prioritize patient care. • Monitor critical vital signs and intervene appropriately in life-threatening situations. • Advocate for patients as part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. • Educate patients and families regarding medications, procedures, and treatment plans. • Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment. Compensation Hourly Pay Range (Based on Experience) • $31.86/hour (minimum) • $36.12/hour (approximately 5 years of experience) • $40.44/hour (approximately 10 years of experience) • $46.28/hour (17+ years of experience) Shift Differentials • Night shift: $4.50/hour • Weekend shift: $1.50/hour Sign-On Bonus • $15,000 - Day Shift (through end of Q3; subject to reevaluation) • $20,000 - Night Shift (through end of Q3; subject to reevaluation) Additional Information • Relocation assistance available on a case-by-case basis Requirements • Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license for the position you are applying for. • Florida RN license or valid multistate compact license required (Florida licensure required within 60 days if compact). • Registered Nurse Diploma or Associate Degree required; BSN preferred. • Minimum of 1 year of recent acute care ICU Stepdown RN experience required. - Candidates with 3 years of Cardiac PCU or Multisystem PCU experience will be considered. • NIH Stroke Scale certification required within 30 days of employment start date. • Basic Life Support (BLS/BCLS) certification required within 30 days of employment start date. • American Heart Association ACLS Provider certification required within 6 months of employment start date. • Strong critical care assessment and clinical decision-making skills. Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow's system. Salary Description Pay Type: Hourly Min: 31.86 Max: 46.28

Created: 2026-03-04