Critical Care Step-Down RN — Cardiac Unit (7 West)

MetroHealth; Canal Fulton (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Tuition reimbursement

Professional certification incentives

Medical and dental insurance

OPERS retirement

Job summary

MetroHealth is seeking an experienced RN for the Critical Care Step-Down Unit (7 West) in Ohio. The role involves caring for high-acuity patients on a 72-hour biweekly full-time schedule with rotating weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities include EKG interpretation, central line care, ventilatory support, and bedside procedures while coordinating with PCNAs, interns, and providers. A licensed Ohio RN with BLS and ACLS is required; BSN is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Ohio.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support for healthcare providers or obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Current ACLS certification or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Nurse on the Critical Care Step-Down unit (7 West) providing care for patients with CHF, COPD, DKA and sepsis.
• Interpret EKGs and manage telemetry monitoring.
• Administer medications and support complex airway/ventilator-related care as needed.
• Collaborate with PCNAs, interns, providers, and PT/OT to coordinate care.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Central Line care

Rescue Bi-pap/High Flow Oxygen

Bedside procedures

Critical thinking

Time management

Education

Registered nursing degree

BSN preferred

Job description

MetroHealth is seeking an experienced RN for the Critical Care Step-Down Unit (7 West) in Ohio. The role involves caring for high-acuity patients on a 72-hour biweekly full-time schedule with rotating weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities include EKG interpretation, central line care, ventilatory support, and bedside procedures while coordinating with PCNAs, interns, and providers. A licensed Ohio RN with BLS and ACLS is required; BSN is preferred.