Cardiac Step-Down RN - Night Per Diem

Prime Healthcare; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare in Gadsden, AL seeks a Cardiac Step-Down RN for Night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM). Per Diem/PRN basis in the DOU department at Riverview Regional Medical Center. Role focuses on intermediate care between ICU and med-surg, caring for patients recovering from cardiac procedures or events.

Required RN license, BLS, and at least 1 year of RN experience; Critical Care/ACLS BSN preferred. Per diem position with night hours and active collaboration with unit leadership.

Qualifications

• Current valid State Registered Nurse License.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• 1 full year as a Registered Nurse.
• Completion of Critical Care Course preferred.
• Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred.
• Minimum of one year experience as a staff RN in acute care hospital, critical care preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with Director/House Supervisor about unanticipated patient care events and risk management.
• Assist with scheduling, staffing and assignments of nursing personnel.
• Provide direction, supervision and evaluation of staff and education as needed.
• Assist with performance evaluations and HR activities as needed.
• Check supplies/equipment availability and assist with daily par levels maintenance.
• Collaborate with managers to coordinate services for smooth patient flow and admissions/discharges.
• Assess patient care delivery and documentation for quality.
• Direct staff to adjust plans for patient safety and regulatory compliance; notify leadership.
• Interview patients/families on admission and during rounds to improve experiences and orientation.
• Charge Nurse may perform direct patient care and document activities in assignment records.

Skills

Communication

Team coordination

Clinical judgment

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

Prime Healthcare in Gadsden, AL seeks a Cardiac Step-Down RN for Night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM). Per Diem/PRN basis in the DOU department at Riverview Regional Medical Center. Role focuses on intermediate care between ICU and med-surg, caring for patients recovering from cardiac procedures or events.

Required RN license, BLS, and at least 1 year of RN experience; Critical Care/ACLS BSN preferred. Per diem position with night hours and active collaboration with unit leadership.