Registered Nurse (RN) Stepdown

77 consultants; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is hiring a Stepdown Registered Nurse with a cardiac focus in Lawton, Oklahoma. The RN will care for patients recovering from heart procedures and create comprehensive care plans. Applicants must be licensed in Oklahoma and have experience in a Stepdown unit. BLS and NIH certifications are required, and a BSN is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse licensed to practice in Oklahoma.
• At least 6 months of experience in a Stepdown unit.
• Must hold or be willing to obtain NIH Certification.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients with cardiac conditions in a Stepdown unit.
• Create and follow complete nursing care plans for patients.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to maintain high standards of care.

Skills

Registered Nurse licensure in Oklahoma

Experience in Stepdown unit

Basic Life Support (BLS)

NIH Certification

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma

Job Title

Stepdown Registered Nurse (Cardiac Focus)

Job Description

The Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) will care for patients with cardiac conditions such as chest pain, heart attacks (STEMI and NSTEMI), and those who have undergone heart surgeries (e.g., CABG or thoracotomy) or other vascular procedures. The nurse will also care for patients with respiratory issues, heart rhythm disturbances, or those requiring specialized medications and monitoring for blood pressure. Post-cardiac procedure patients will recover in this unit, and the nurse will help manage monitoring tubes and related equipment. Note that certain medications may not be adjusted in this unit.

The role includes creating and following a complete nursing care plan for each patient. The nurse will assess patient needs, establish nursing diagnoses, and develop care plans. Collaboration with other members of the healthcare team is required to maintain high standards of nursing care.

Patient Care Population

The nurse will provide care for people of all ages, including infants, children, teenagers, adults, and older adults.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse licensed to practice in Oklahoma.
• At least 6 months of experience in a Stepdown unit.
• Must currently hold or be willing to obtain NIH Certification.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.

Certification Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• NIH Certification

State License Requirements

• Must have an Oklahoma state nursing license.