Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) - Owego, NY

Advance your nursing career with a specialized opportunity focusing on stepdown and cardiac stepdown care. This contract role is designed for experienced Registered Nurses who have a robust background in cardiac telemetry, providing critical support for patients transitioning from higher levels of acuity.

Schedule:

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

Qualifications:

• Active RN license
• Minimum 5 years of RN experience
• Recent work in a cardiac telemetry or cardiac stepdown/PCU setting
• Demonstrated experience with TAVR, Watchman, mitral clips, heart catheterizations, pre/post-op open heart procedures (post-CVICU transfer), and post-op CABG care (>3 days out)
• Proficient with cardiac IV and PO medications, a range of cardiac drips at flat rates (including cardizem, amiodarone, dobutamine, lidocaine, milrinone, heparin, insulin), and management of anticoagulant therapy
• Skilled in the care of patients with CHF, chest pain, arrhythmias, NSTEMI, STEMI, PE, sepsis, pneumonia, stroke, and observation patients
• Competence in use of TR bands, groin management, and complication recognition
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Cardiac telemetry skills checklist completion required

Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, coordinate, and evaluate comprehensive patient care
• Serve as a primary nurse as assigned, ensuring effective and safe management for all assigned patients
• Educate patients and families on disease processes, health promotion, and recovery strategies
• Administer prescribed treatments and medications with deep understanding of cardiac pharmacology
• Comply with practice standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies
• Participate in quality improvement, shared governance, and ongoing clinical education
• Provide mentorship for new staff and students, fostering a clinical learning environment

Showcase your strong cardiac stepdown expertise in a high-acuity setting where your contribution matters. Highly qualified nurses are encouraged to submit their application and highlight relevant skills and experience on their resume. Take your practice to the next level—apply today!

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.