Cardiovascular Stepdown RN II - Night Shift, Growth

UNC Health; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $20,000 commitment incentive

Up to $25,000 tuition loan forgiveness

Up to $10,000 relocation assistance

Employee referral program

Job summary

UNC Rex Heart & Vascular Hospital in Raleigh, NC is hiring a Clinical Nurse II for the 5HV Cardiovascular Surgery Stepdown Unit. This full-time night shift role focuses on care for patients recovering from complex cardiac, vascular, and structural heart procedures, with advanced monitoring and therapies and a strong emphasis on patient education and teamwork.

The position requires an NC RN license, BLS certification, and at least one year of nursing experience.

Qualifications

• RN license to practice in North Carolina.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Graduation from an approved nursing program.
• Minimum one year of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver competent clinical nursing care aligned with professional standards.
• Coordinate care using the nursing process in a hospital setting.
• Educate patients and families throughout recovery.
• Identify learning needs and participate in education programs.
• Assess and respond to changes in patient condition with the team.
• Prioritize tasks and collaborate across disciplines.
• Support quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Cardiovascular nursing

Critical-thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

UNC Rex Heart & Vascular Hospital in Raleigh, NC is hiring a Clinical Nurse II for the 5HV Cardiovascular Surgery Stepdown Unit. This full-time night shift role focuses on care for patients recovering from complex cardiac, vascular, and structural heart procedures, with advanced monitoring and therapies and a strong emphasis on patient education and teamwork.

The position requires an NC RN license, BLS certification, and at least one year of nursing experience.