Cardiovascular Stepdown Nurse: Critical Cardiac Care

CommonSpirit Health; Little Rock (AR); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $25,000

Referral bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Excellent benefits

Job summary

CHI St Vincent Infirmary, part of CommonSpirit Health, seeks a Cardiovascular Surgery Stepdown Nurse. You will monitor patients emerging from cardiac procedures, respond to emergencies, and coordinate care with the team to ensure safety and comfort.

Requires current RN license and 12 months of acute care experience, with BLS/ACLS within 30 days. A sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits are offered to eligible applicants.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing in Arkansas or compact state.
• 12 months of acute care nursing experience required.
• Cardiac and/or ICU experience strongly preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certifications within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Monitor critically ill patients post extensive cardiac surgery as they transition out of CVICU.
• Take shift reports, perform care per care plan, and manage routine procedures.
• Provide continued care, escalate as needed, and advocate for patients and families.
• Assist with care tasks, equipment use, and emergency response measures.
• Maintain patient comfort, anticipate informational and emotional needs.
• Supervise and guide junior staff and technicians as assigned.

Skills

Multitasking

Clinical judgment

Patient advocacy

Team communication

Education

Registered Nurse license

BLS/ACLS certifications

Job description

CHI St Vincent Infirmary, part of CommonSpirit Health, seeks a Cardiovascular Surgery Stepdown Nurse. You will monitor patients emerging from cardiac procedures, respond to emergencies, and coordinate care with the team to ensure safety and comfort.

Requires current RN license and 12 months of acute care experience, with BLS/ACLS within 30 days. A sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits are offered to eligible applicants.