ICU Stepdown RN
Job Description
Registered Nurse – ICU Stepdown (Days or Nights) | Sanford, FL
Overview:
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced ICU Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dedicated team in Sanford, Florida. This role is ideal for a dependable nurse who excels in providing high-quality, patient-centered care to those requiring close monitoring and frequent assessments. You’ll work alongside a collaborative and supportive team committed to excellence, safety, and patient satisfaction.
Responsibilities:
- Collect comprehensive data and perform thorough patient assessments
- Advocate for patients as an integral part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Use sound clinical judgment to manage and prioritize patient care safely and effectively
- Monitor critical vital signs and initiate prompt intervention in life-threatening situations
- Educate patients and families about medications, treatments, and care plans
- Support patients and their families throughout hospitalization, fostering trust and understanding
Experience:
- Minimum 1 year of recent acute care ICU Stepdown experience required
- Will also consider candidates with 3+ years of Cardiac PCU or Multisystem PCU experience
Education:
- Registered Nurse Diploma or Associate Degree required; BSN preferred
Licensure:
- Active Florida RN license or Compact State RN license (must obtain FL license within 60 days of relocation)
- Certifications:
- NIH Stroke Scale – within 30 days of hire
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – within 30 days of hire
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – within 6 months of hire
Ideal candidates demonstrate strong critical thinking, adaptability, and a passion for delivering exceptional care to complex patients.
Position Details:
- Location: Sanford, FL
- Shifts Available:
- Days (Rotating Weekends)
- Nights (Rotating Weekends)
- Unit Details:
- Beds: 15
- Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 3:1 (may occasionally flex to 4:1)
- Unit Type: True stepdown unit — manages drips and long-term ventilator patients
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary Range:
- $31.86 – $36.12/hr (5 years’ experience)
- $40.44/hr (10 years’ experience)
- $46.28/hr (17+ years’ experience)
- Shift Differentials:
- Nights: +$4.50/hr
- Weekends: +$1.50/hr
- Sign-On Bonus:
- Days: $15,000
- Nights: $20,000
- (Sign-on bonuses available through end of Q3; subject to reevaluation thereafter)
- Relocation Assistance: Case-by-case basis
Meet Your Recruiter
Deway Franco
Executive Recruiter
Deway Franco is an experienced healthcare recruiter with a proven track record in full-cycle recruitment, candidate engagement, and client partnership. She has successfully placed nurses, allied health professionals, and healthcare leaders in hospitals, nursing homes, and long-term care facilities across the U.S., ensuring quality hires that meet both clinical and organizational needs.
With a background spanning healthcare, technical, and pharmaceutical recruitment—as well as leadership experience in customer service and operations—Deway brings a unique blend of people skills, process expertise, and industry knowledge. Skilled in applicant tracking systems, job boards, and recruitment tools, she delivers efficient, results-driven hiring solutions while providing a supportive experience for every candidate.