Registered Nurse Cardiology Stepdown

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Rutherfordton (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute seeks a Registered Nurse for a Cardiology Stepdown unit to provide evidence-based care for patients transitioning from ICU to acute care. You will monitor telemetry, manage cardiac medications, and support post-procedure recovery.

Collaborating with cardiologists, hospitalists, and interdisciplinary teams, you will educate patients and families and facilitate safe discharges while delivering compassionate, high-quality care in a high-volume setting.

Qualifications

• RN licensure is required.
• Cardiology experience or specialty training strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and patient education abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based care to patients transitioning from ICU to stepdown, including telemetry monitoring and cardiac medication management.
• Support post-procedure recovery and ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, hospitalists, and interdisciplinary teams; educate patients and families; facilitate safe discharges.

Skills

RN licensure

Cardiology

Communication

Teamwork

Patient education

Job description

Role: Registered Nurse in a Cardiology Stepdown unit

Responsibilities: Provide evidence-based care to patients transitioning from ICU to acute care, including telemetry monitoring, cardiac medication management, and post-procedure recovery.

Collaboration: Work closely with cardiologists, hospitalists, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centered care, educate patients and families, and facilitate safe discharges.

Qualifications & Skills: Current RN licensure, strong clinical skills in cardiology, excellent communication, teamwork, and patient education abilities.

Key Duties: Monitor cardiac patients, manage medications, support recovery, and ensure quality, safe, and compassionate care in a dynamic environment.