Stepdown Registered Nurse - Vestal, New York

Step into a vital nursing role where your expertise in Cardiac Stepdown and telemetry delivers direct, meaningful impact on patient outcomes. This opportunity is for an experienced Registered Nurse committed to excellence in acute cardiac care, focused on providing comprehensive, patient-centered service according to best practices and regulatory standards.

Schedule/Hours:

• Night shifts, 12 hours each
• 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend required
• 13-week assignment

Required Qualifications:

• Active RN license in good standing
• Minimum of 5 years RN experience
• Proven background in a cardiac telemetry department
• Recent hands-on experience with cardiac-related procedures and interventions, including TAVR, Watchman devices, mitral clips, heart catheterizations, management of open-heart (pre-/post-op), and post-op CABG care over 3 days
• Advanced skills in managing cardiac medications (IV/PO), including, but not limited to, cardizem, amiodarone, dobutamine, lidocaine, milrinone, heparin, insulin
• Comfortable with anticoagulation, CHF, chest pain, arrhythmias, NSTEMI, STEMI, PE, sepsis, pneumonia, stroke, observation patients, and use of TR bands or groin management
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Proficiency with cardiac telemetry and keen attention to accurate skills checklist completion
• Strong communication and collaborative abilities
• Cardiac experience must be confirmed; ensure resume highlights relevant skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for a diverse cardiac stepdown population
• Educate patients and families in disease processes, self-care, and prevention
• Safely and accurately administer medications and manage IV drips per policy
• Participate in improvement initiatives, unit council activities, and professional development
• Foster a supportive environment for colleagues, students, and new staff
• Adhere to all clinical practice standards and healthcare regulations

Bring your specialized experience and commitment to superior cardiac care. If you’re passionate about providing the highest standard of nursing in a dynamic setting, we invite you to apply today and make a difference for patients in need.

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.