Stepdown RN - Endicott, New York

Make a real difference in patient outcomes by providing specialized nursing care within a dynamic stepdown and cardiac telemetry environment. This contract opportunity offers the chance to apply your skills in a fast-paced setting while working with patients requiring advanced cardiac care and monitoring.

Schedule:

• 12-hour night shifts
• 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend
• 13-week duration

Qualifications:

• Valid RN license in good standing
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum of 5 years overall RN experience
• Extensive experience in a cardiac telemetry/stepdown unit, including:
  • Proficiency with TAVR, Watchman procedures, mitral clips, and heart catheterizations
  • Pre/post-op management for open heart surgeries (post-transfer from CVICU)
  • Competency in managing cardiac IV and PO medications, and administering drips such as cardizem, amiodarone, dobutamine, lidocaine, milrinone, heparin, insulin at set rates
  • Thorough knowledge of anticoagulant protocols, CHF, chest pain, arrhythmias, NSTEMI/STEMI, pulmonary embolism, post-op CABG (beyond three days), sepsis, pneumonia, stroke, and observation care
  • Experience with TR band application, groin management, and recognizing complications
• Completed cardiac telemetry skills checklist
• Strong assessment, delegation, and patient education abilities
• Commitment to accurate documentation and adherence to nursing standards and regulations

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to a diverse cardiac population
• Serve as a resource for patient and family education in health promotion and disease management
• Safely administer and monitor cardiac medications and interventions
• Actively support quality improvement and shared governance initiatives
• Maintain compliance with regulatory, ethical, and professional guidelines
• Foster a supportive environment for students and new staff

Your specialized expertise is crucial to providing the highest standard of care. If you meet the above criteria and are ready for a rewarding contract experience, submit your application today and help transform cardiac patient care.

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.