Stepdown Registered Nurse - Dewey, Arizona

Company: Soliant
Location: Tucson
Posted on: March 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Nursing degree, active registered nurse (RN) license and minimum 1 years Stepdown RN experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered. Deliver critical care expertise across multiple units including ICU, MedSurg Tele, and PCU at a well-established medical center in Dewey, AZ. This contract role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse patient population with complex needs, incorporating advanced clinical skills and critical thinking in a dynamic float pool environment. Key Responsibilities: - Provide direct patient care to geriatric, orthopedic, post-procedural cardiac, and stepdown patients. - Manage and titrate drips such as Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro, Dopamine, Dobutamine, and Insulin. - Interpret ECG strips and dysrhythmias; maintain competency by passing a required dysrhythmia exam prior to contract finalization. - Collaborate with charge nurses (who do not have assignments) and support nursing assistants to deliver quality care. - Adapt to patient assignments across two campusesincluding ICU, MedSurg Tele, PCU, and inpatient holding unitsbased on timely communication via text. - Adhere to scrub color standards, transitioning to navy blue scrubs aligning with organizational guidelines. - Complete a comprehensive orientation including general hospital, MedTele, and PCU shifts. Desired Qualifications: - Active RN licensure with at least 1 year of ICU experience. - BLS and ACLS certifications required. - Proficient in managing critical care drips and respiratory support devices such as CPAP, BiPAP, and Heated High Flow. - Strong knowledge of telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythms. - Ability to commit to every-other weekend and holiday rotations; flexibility for standby call during shifts. - Candidates must not have been employed full-time, part-time, or PRN within CommonSpirit-associated facilities within the past year. - Must pass dysrhythmia exam with a minimum score of 80% within two attempts. Schedule: - 12-hour shifts, primarily 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with block scheduling options for night shifts. - Schedule published 6 weeks in advance and may require flexibility to cover multiple units spanning two campuses approximately 2025 minutes apart. Location Insight:Dewey, AZ, offers a welcoming community with scenic beauty and a relaxed lifestyle, situated within a comfortable driving distance of larger urban centers. The area provides an excellent balance of professional opportunity and quality of life, ideal for healthcare professionals seeking diverse clinical challenges in a supportive setting. This contract role demands skill, adaptability, and dedication to high-quality patient care within a supportive float pool model. If you meet the qualifications and are ready to advance your critical care nursing career with a comprehensive orientation and flexible scheduling, apply today.

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