Registered Nurse - Cardiology Stepdown

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA); Brevard (NC); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA) seeks a Registered Nurse for a Cardiology Stepdown unit in North Carolina. You will provide high‑quality, patient‑centered care in a specialized setting, collaborating with medical teams to assess, treat, educate, and advocate for patients and families.

Responsibilities include admission assessments, administering medications, documenting care, and promptly addressing patient needs; you will educate patients and families about conditions,

Qualifications

• RN licensure with a Bachelor’s or Associate Degree.
• Minimum of 1+ years of RN experience.
• Certification in Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient conditions during admission and shifts, reporting changes promptly.
• Perform procedures, monitor patient responses, administer medications, and document care accurately.
• Respond quickly to patient requests, anticipate needs, and resolve issues effectively.
• Educate patients and families about medical conditions, treatments, medications, and follow-up care in understandable terms.

Skills

RN experience

Education

RN licensure with BSN or ADN

BLS/ACLS certification within 30 days

Job description

Role Overview

The Registered Nurse Medical Cardiology Stepdown provides high-quality, patient-centered care in a specialized cardiology setting. They collaborate with medical teams to assess, perform, teach, and manage patient needs, acting as advocates for patients, families, and caregivers.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patient conditions during admission and shifts, reporting changes promptly.
• Perform procedures, monitor patient responses, administer medications, and document care accurately.
• Respond quickly to patient requests, anticipate needs, and resolve issues effectively.
• Educate patients and families about medical conditions, treatments, medications, and follow-up care in understandable terms.

Qualifications & Skills

• RN licensure with a Bachelor's or Associate Degree.
• Minimum of 1+ years of RN experience.
• Certification in Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of employment.

Key Attributes: Compassionate, attentive, collaborative, and dedicated to providing outstanding patient care.