Registered Nurse - ICU Stepdown (Nights)

Plan A Health; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plans

Job summary

Plan A Health in Fort Smith, AR seeks experienced registered nurses to provide patient care using the nursing process and ensure professional accountability and care evaluation. The unit supports cardiovascular, neurosurgical, and post‑procedural patients with 4:1 nurse‑to‑patient ratio.

The role requires an RN license (Associate's, Diploma, or BSN), BLS and ACLS certifications, and an AHA Healthcare Provider card. A sign-on bonus and a full benefits package are offered to qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree and current RN licensure.
• BLS and ACLS certifications within required timeframes.
• Healthcare Provider card from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care using the nursing process and evaluate care effectiveness.
• Coordinate care across departments while upholding patient rights and confidentiality.
• Caring for cardiovascular, neurosurgical, and post‑procedural patients; manage cardiac drips, insulin, chest tubes, and post‑operative care.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Interdepartmental coordination

Education

Nursing degree (ADN/ diploma/ BSN)

Job description

Seeking experienced registered nurses to provide patient care utilizing the nursing process, ensuring professional accountability and evaluating care effectiveness. Responsibilities include coordinating patient care across departments, maintaining patient rights and confidentiality, and adhering to organizational standards.

Role involves caring for a diverse patient population, including cardiovascular, neurosurgical, and post-procedural patients, with responsibilities such as managing cardiac drips, insulin, chest tubes, and post-operative care. The unit has an 18-bed capacity with a 4:1 nurse-to-patient ratio.

Qualifications include a nursing degree (Associate's, Diploma, or BSN), current RN licensure, and certifications such as BLS and ACLS, which must be obtained within specified timeframes if not already held. A Healthcare Provider card from the American Heart Association is required.

This role offers a sign-on bonus for qualified candidates, with no contractual obligations. The position provides comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, tuition support, and retirement plans. Join a collaborative team committed to compassionate, innovative healthcare delivery.