Registered Nurse - Cardiology Stepdown

MEP Health; Waynesville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health in Waynesville, NC is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Medical Cardiology Stepdown unit to provide specialized care for cardiac and medical patients.

The role involves delivering comprehensive care with telemetry monitoring, post-procedure support, and continuous assessment of rhythms, while coordinating with interdisciplinary teams. Strong communication and teamwork are essential to uphold evidence-based protocols and patient-centered outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license.
• Experience or knowledge in cardiac care, telemetry, or progressive care settings preferred.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex cardiac and medical care, including continuous monitoring and IV therapies.
• Manage post-procedure care for stepdown-level patients.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and interpret cardiac rhythms.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective patient care.
• Educate patients and families about treatments and conditions.
• Utilize advanced technology and follow evidence-based protocols.
• Support quality improvement, safety, and patient-centered outcomes in a collaborative environment.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse license

Job description

Role:

Registered Nurse in a Medical Cardiology Stepdown unit, providing specialized care for cardiac and medical patients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex cardiac and medical care, including continuous monitoring and IV therapies.


• Manage post-procedure care for stepdown-level patients.


• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and interpret cardiac rhythms.


• Coordinate interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective patient care.


• Educate patients and families about treatments and conditions.


• Utilize advanced technology and follow evidence-based protocols.


• Support quality improvement, safety, and patient-centered outcomes in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current Registered Nurse license.


• Experience or knowledge in cardiac care, telemetry, or progressive care settings preferred.


• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.


• Ability to work collaboratively within a team-focused environment.