Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown - Full-Time, Night Shift

Live Well Homecare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Live Well Homecare seeks a registered nurse for a full-time position in a cardiovascular progressive care unit in Missouri. The role centers on delivering patient care through the nursing process, safeguarding patient rights and confidentiality, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include caring for cardiovascular and thoracic patients, including post-operative cases, heart failure, arrhythmias, MI, and pulmonary issues.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN with Missouri or compact state
• Nursing degree (AD, Diploma, or BSN)
• Current BLS certification required
• Prior hospital experience preferred, not mandatory for all roles
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care using the nursing process
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to maintain patient rights and confidentiality
• Care for complex cardiovascular and thoracic patients (post‑op, heart failure, arrhythmias, MI)
• Support skill development and advancement into ICU, ED, or Cath Lab

Skills

Nursing process

Patient care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Associate degree

Diploma

BSN

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Seeking a registered nurse for a full-time role in a cardiovascular progressive care unit.

The position involves providing patient care using the nursing process, maintaining patient rights and confidentiality, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include caring for complex cardiovascular and thoracic patients, such as post-operative surgery cases, heart failure, arrhythmias, myocardial infarctions, pulmonary issues, and overdoses. The role offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment with opportunities for skill development and advancement into specialties like ICU, ED, and Cath Lab.

Qualifications include a nursing degree (Associate, Diploma, or BSN), current RN licensure in Missouri or compact state, BLS certification, and preferred prior hospital experience. Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform prolonged standing is required.

Benefits encompass comprehensive healthcare, tuition reimbursement, retirement matching, PTO, and more. The organization emphasizes support, professional growth, and a respectful team culture.