Direct Hire - Cardiovascular Step Down Nurse

Connected Health Care, LLC; Harrison (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Pay

Insurance coverage

Housing stipend

401(k) with match

Licenses/CEU reimbursements

Travel reimbursements

Cancellation protection

Job summary

Connected Health Care, LLC seeks a Direct Hire Cardiovascular Step-Down Nurse for a 2-week assignment in Harrison, Arkansas. You will provide direct patient care in a cardiovascular step-down unit with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including weekly pay and travel opportunities.

Responsibilities include direct patient assessment, care planning, and collaboration with the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with an ADN; BSN preferred.
• Hold a current Arkansas or Compact RN license in good standing.
• Maintain current BLS certification.
• Maintain ACLS certification; PALS encouraged but not required.
• At least 1 year RN experience; 2+ years preferred.
• Cardiovascular or medical-surgical step-down experience.
• Experience providing direct patient care in a hospital setting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in electronic documentation.
• Willing to relocate to Harrison area and arrange housing.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to cardiovascular step-down unit.
• Assess conditions, develop care plans, implement interventions, evaluate outcomes.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team on evidence-based care.
• Monitor patients, recognize changes, initiate interventions.
• Document assessments, care delivery, responses, and plans in medical record.

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS encouraged

Communication

Electronic documentation

Relocation willing

Hospital experience

Nursing assessment

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Direct hire Cardiovascular Step Down Nurse for a 2-week assignment in Harrison, Arkansas. Provide direct patient care in a cardiovascular step-down unit while enjoying competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and nationwide travel opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care to assigned patients on the cardiovascular step-down nursing unit.

• Assess patient conditions, develop individualized care plans, implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes using the nursing process.

• Collaborate with physicians and members of the healthcare team to promote evidence-based care for patients and their families.

• Monitor cardiovascular and medical-surgical step-down patients, recognize changes in condition, and initiate appropriate clinical interventions.

• Document patient assessments, care delivery, responses to treatment, and ongoing care plans accurately in the medical record while supporting shared governance practices.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN); a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.

• Hold a current Arkansas or Compact State Registered Nurse license in good standing.

• Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Maintain current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is encouraged but not required.

• Possess at least one year of professional registered nursing experience, with two or more years preferred.

• Demonstrate cardiovascular or medical-surgical step-down nursing experience.

• Demonstrate experience providing direct patient care in a hospital setting.

• Communicate effectively in verbal and written formats.

• Demonstrate basic computer proficiency and the ability to document patient care electronically.

• Be willing to relocate to the assignment area and evaluate available housing options before being shortlisted.

Benefits:

• Premium Pay: Weekly direct deposit at rates 13% above market average; next-day pay features coming soon.

• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: Medical/dental/vision eligibility starting the 1st day of the month after your start date, continuing between active assignments; disability, life insurance, and sick leave.

• Health Benefits Maintained through Winter/Summer Break: Medical, dental, and vision coverage continues seamlessly during off-seasons.

• Investment in Your Growth: 401(k) with competitive match, referral and loyalty bonuses, License + CEU reimbursements.

• Support Your Lifestyle: Paid housing or stipends (pet-friendly!), travel/mileage reimbursements; guaranteed hours and cancellation protection; nationwide opportunities spanning from major metros to underserved areas.

• Streamlined Compliance & Flexibility: Reimbursed/fast-tracked licenses/certs; user-friendly Portal for seamless onboarding (avg 14 days); shifts customized to your needs; rapid interviews (38 hours typical).

Licensed RN with ACLS and BLS certifications, Arkansas resident. One to two years cardiovascular step-down nursing experience required. Proficient in electronic documentation and collaborative patient care