Registered Nurse Cardiac Stepdown

Ascension; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) plan with match

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

Ascension St John Medical Center in Tulsa, OK, seeks an experienced registered nurse for the Cardiac Post Surgical unit. This full-time night-shift position offers continuous patient care in a high-acuity setting with collaborative interdisciplinary teamwork.

The role requires Oklahoma RN licensure and a nursing diploma, with BLS within 30 days of hire. Ascension emphasizes professional growth, comprehensive benefits, and patient-centered care excellence.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 1 Month of hire date; American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing required.
• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR professional licensure at time of hire required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Patient Care by delivering holistic, high-quality nursing care aligned with clinical standards and protocols.
• Drive Care Planning by initiating and monitoring personalized patient care plans and adapting as needed.
• Coordinate the Team as the central communication link among physicians, specialists, and other disciplines for a seamless care journey.
• Practice Vigilant Monitoring by observing, recording, and communicating changes in patient conditions and acting quickly on insights.

Education

RN licensure/ diploma

Job description

Location: Tulsa, OK

Facility: Ascension St John Medical Center

Department: Cardiac Post Surgical

Schedule: Full-Time | Nights

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How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Lead Patient Care: Deliver holistic, high-quality nursing care that aligns with the highest clinical standards and organizational protocols.
• Drive Care Planning: Initiate, implement, and continuously monitor personalized patient care plans, ensuring they are effective and adapt to changing needs.
• Coordinate the Team: Serve as the central communication link for all disciplinesâfrom physicians to specialistsâto ensure a unified and seamless care journey for every patient.
• Practice Vigilant Monitoring: Accurately observe, record, and promptly communicate changes in patient conditions, acting quickly and decisively on clinical insights.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing required.

Education

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR professional licensure at time of hire required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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