Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) - Endicott, NY

Elevate your nursing career by caring for complex cardiac patients in a dynamic stepdown/PCU environment. This contract opportunity offers the chance to make a significant difference in patient outcomes through expert clinical care and unwavering compassion.

Schedule:

• 12-hour night shifts
• 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend required
• 13-week contract assignment

Required Qualifications:

• Active and unencumbered RN license
• Five years of RN experience, with substantial recent time in a cardiac telemetry setting
• Proficiency in cardiac stepdown care, including pre/post-op open heart (transfers from CVICU), TAVR, Watchman implants, mitral clips, and heart catheterizations
• Demonstrated management of post-op CABG patients (>3 days), cardiac drips (cardizem, amiodarone, dobutamine, lidocaine, milrinone, heparin, insulin), anticoagulants, CHF, chest pain, arrhythmias, NSTEMI, STEMI, PE, sepsis, pneumonia, stroke, and observation patients
• Experience using TR band and groin management, with ability to identify and address complications
• Required certifications: BLS and ACLS (must be current)
• Cardiac telemetry skills checklist must be submitted
• Commitment to completing all assigned skills documentation accurately

Core Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate nursing care for a diverse patient population
• Serve as primary or accountable nurse, delegating tasks effectively with a focus on safety and quality
• Patient and family education in health promotion and disease management
• Safe administration of medications and management of complex cardiac interventions
• Adherence to all nursing practice standards, regulatory guidelines, and organizational policies
• Support unit-based initiatives and professional development opportunities

You’ll serve a vital role in restoring health and supporting recovery for cardiac patients, all while engaging in ongoing professional growth.

Ready to advance your nursing skills and make a direct impact? Apply today by submitting your resume, highlighting relevant cardiac stepdown and telemetry experience.

Compensation for this position ranges from $26.59 to $50.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.