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Stepdown nurses provide care for patients who are transitioning from the ICU but still require close monitoring. They assess and monitor patients, manage IV drips and ventilators, respond to changes in condition, and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure safe recovery. Common cases include post-surgical patients, cardiac conditions, respiratory complications, and those requiring continuous monitoring.
Stepdown nurses typically require the following certifications:
Stepdown nurses must have an ADN or a BSN from an accredited institution. A BSN, which takes approximately four years, is often preferred and may provide more career opportunities and higher earning potential. Many new graduate nurses enter Stepdown units through residency programs that offer specialized training and mentorship.
Stepdown nurses have the following responsibilities:
Stepdown Travel nurse jobs in Kentucky offers exciting opportunities in cities like Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green. With a low cost of living, Stepdown travel nurses can stretch their earnings while working in top healthcare facilities. The state is known for its stunning landscapes, from the rolling hills of horse country to scenic hiking in the Appalachian Mountains. Travelers can also enjoy world-famous attractions like the Kentucky Derby and Bourbon Trail. For those looking for affordable nursing jobs with Southern charm and outdoor adventure, Kentucky is an ideal destination.
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To work Stepdown travel nurse jobs in Kentucky, you must hold an active RN license. Kentucky is not currently part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so out-of-state nurses must apply for licensure by endorsement to work in Kentucky.
Website: https://kbn.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx
Phone: 502.429.3300 or 800.305.2042
License by Exam: $125 (+$200 exam fee) (+$40 if paper application)
License by Endorsement: $165 (+$40 if paper application)
Renewal: $65
Background Check/Fingerprinting: $51.25
Processing Time: 2 weeks
Valid for: one year (perm) six months (temp)
Renewal Schedule: annually between September 15 – October 31
Nurse Licensure Compact: Yes
Nursys: Yes
CEU Requirements: CEU Requirements: three contact hours of domestic violence training, 1.5 contact hours of Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma training, 2 contact hours of suicide prevention training, and 1.5 contact hours of Implicit Bias training within 3 years
Based on current travel job openings, the top 5 highest-paying Stepdown travel nursing cities in Kentucky are:
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If you're exploring travel nursing jobs in Kentucky, certain specialties stand out due to high demand across Kentucky. Based on our current openings, here are the specialties with the most active travel nursing jobs in Kentucky.
When working Stepdown travel nursing jobs with Advantis Medical, you receive premium benefits while on assignment. We’re proud to offer very competitive benefits in the industry, including:
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