Cardiovascular Stepdown Nurse - Sign-On Bonus + Growth

CHI; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 44,468 - 60,035; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $25,000

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CHI in Little Rock, Arkansas, is looking for a Cardiovascular Surgery Stepdown Nurse to monitor critically ill patients post-surgery. The role requires a valid Registered Nurse license in Arkansas, 12 months of acute care experience, and skills in multitasking, patient advocacy, and emergency response. Benefits include a sign-on bonus up to $25,000, excellent pay, and additional bonuses for clinical ladder participation. Shift work requires adherence to BLS and ACLS certification within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in good standing, Arkansas or compact state.
• 12 months of acute care experience required.
• Previous cardiac and/or ICU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement nursing care while ensuring patient comfort.
• Identify and respond to informational and emotional needs of patients.
• Guide healthcare personnel in patient care duties.

Skills

Multitasking

Critical thinking

Patient advocacy

Emergency response

Education

Registered Nurse license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Tools

IV pumps

Monitoring equipment

Drainage devices

Job description

CHI in Little Rock, Arkansas, is looking for a Cardiovascular Surgery Stepdown Nurse to monitor critically ill patients post-surgery. The role requires a valid Registered Nurse license in Arkansas, 12 months of acute care experience, and skills in multitasking, patient advocacy, and emergency response. Benefits include a sign-on bonus up to $25,000, excellent pay, and additional bonuses for clinical ladder participation. Shift work requires adherence to BLS and ACLS certification within 30 days.