Cardiovascular Stepdown RN — Night Shift & Growth

Vanderbilt Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse for the 7 North Cardiovascular Stepdown unit in Nashville. The role focuses on applying the nursing process, patient education, and continuum-of-care planning to a diverse cardiac patient population.

Night shift (7p–7a) requires at least 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule and 2 on-call shifts. Join a collaborative team focused on high-acuity cardiovascular care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Applies the nursing process to plan and implement patient care.
• Supports patient education and continuum of care planning.
• Collaborates with care teams to establish patient goals and evaluate progress.
• Demonstrates basic telemetry interpretation and cardiac assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates in establishing the plan of care and coordinates delivery across the care continuum.
• Analyzes patient information to determine nursing diagnoses and priorities.
• Continuously evaluates patient progress and adjusts interventions to achieve outcomes.
• Promotes a safe, high-quality care environment for cardiovascular patients.
• Performs duties within a fast-paced, night-shift cardiovascular stepdown unit.

Skills

Nursing Process

Care Planning

Patient Education

Telemetry Interpretation

Cardiac Care

Education

Registered Nurse License (RN)

Job description

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse for the 7 North Cardiovascular Stepdown unit in Nashville. The role focuses on applying the nursing process, patient education, and continuum-of-care planning to a diverse cardiac patient population.

Night shift (7p–7a) requires at least 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule and 2 on-call shifts. Join a collaborative team focused on high-acuity cardiovascular care and professional growth.