Cardiovascular Stepdown Nurse — Post-Surgery Critical Care

Catholic Health Initiatives; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $25,000

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Excellent benefits

Job summary

CHI St. Vincent Infirmary is seeking a Cardiovascular Surgery Stepdown Nurse to monitor critically ill patients emerging from cardiac surgery. You will assess, deliver care per care plan, and supervise support staff while maintaining patient advocacy.

Competitive hourly pay range ($32.28–$43.58) with a sign-on bonus up to $25,000, relocation assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Arkansas license required and ACLS/BLS compliance within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Arkansas or compact state
• 12 months of acute care experience required
• Cardiac and/or ICU experience preferred
• BLS and ACLS certification within 30 days

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to critically ill CV patients
• Guide Patient Care Technicians in caring for patients
• Respond to emergencies with CPR and rapid response
• Maintain knowledge of IV pumps and monitoring equipment
• Provide patient advocacy and family support

Skills

Critical care nursing

Cardiac care

Patient advocacy

Multitasking

Tools

IV pumps

Monitoring equipment

Job description

CHI St. Vincent Infirmary is seeking a Cardiovascular Surgery Stepdown Nurse to monitor critically ill patients emerging from cardiac surgery. You will assess, deliver care per care plan, and supervise support staff while maintaining patient advocacy.

Competitive hourly pay range ($32.28–$43.58) with a sign-on bonus up to $25,000, relocation assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Arkansas license required and ACLS/BLS compliance within 30 days.