SIGN ON BONUS - Cardiovascular RN Step Down Unit (Full Time)

Connected Health Care, LLC; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus (2,500–10,000 USD)

Full-Time Hospital Employment

Career Advancement

Specialized Clinical Experience

Continuing Education

Team-Oriented Culture

Patient Care Rewards

Recruitment Assistance

Job summary

Connected Health Care, LLC seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) for a full-time Cardiac Stepdown Unit in Arkansas. You will provide advanced cardiovascular, respiratory, and acute medical care while advancing your nursing career with a leading hospital team.

This role offers a generous sign-on bonus ($2,500–$10,000) and opportunities for professional growth in Cardiac Stepdown, Medical-Surgical, and Progressive Care. Strong clinical skills and AR licensure with ACLS/BLS are required; BSN is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher.
• Current Arkansas RN license or valid multistate Compact RN license authorizing practice in Arkansas.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Active Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary teamwork abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple patient care priorities in an acute care environment.
• Basic computer skills and experience with electronic documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to hospitalized patients with acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Provide specialized care for patients with cardiovascular conditions, including heart failure, arrhythmias, myocardial infarction, and hypertensive emergencies.
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and monitor patient progress throughout hospitalization.
• Interpret and monitor cardiac telemetry, vital signs, oxygen saturation, and clinical indicators.
• Care for patients requiring respiratory support, including BiPAP and other prescribed pulmonary therapies.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, and treatments while monitoring therapeutic responses.
• Identify changes in patient conditions and respond appropriately to urgent clinical needs.
• Coordinate patient care with physicians, nursing staff, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Develop individualized care plans and assist with discharge planning and patient education.
• Maintain detailed and accurate electronic medical records.
• Follow hospital safety standards, infection prevention protocols, and nursing best practices.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and promote positive patient experiences.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Electronic documentation

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher

Arkansas RN license or Compact license

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) for a full-time Cardiac Stepdown Unit in Arkansas. Provides advanced cardiovascular, respiratory, and acute medical care while building a career with a leading hospital team. Earn a $2,500-$10,000 sign-on bonus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver safe, compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to hospitalized patients with acute and chronic medical conditions.

• Provide specialized care for patients with cardiovascular conditions, including heart failure, arrhythmias, myocardial infarction, and hypertensive emergencies.

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and monitor patient progress throughout hospitalization.

• Interpret and monitor cardiac telemetry, vital signs, oxygen saturation, and clinical indicators.

• Care for patients requiring respiratory support, including BiPAP and other prescribed pulmonary therapies.

• Administer medications, IV fluids, and treatments while monitoring therapeutic responses.

• Identify changes in patient conditions and respond appropriately to urgent clinical needs.

• Coordinate patient care with physicians, nursing staff, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals.

• Develop individualized care plans and assist with discharge planning and patient education.

• Maintain detailed and accurate electronic medical records.

• Follow hospital safety standards, infection prevention protocols, and nursing best practices.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and promote positive patient experiences.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher.

• Current Arkansas RN license or valid multistate Compact RN license authorizing practice in Arkansas.

• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Active Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.

• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and organizational skills.

• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary teamwork abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple patient care priorities in an acute care environment.

• Basic computer skills and experience with electronic documentation systems.

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

• At least one year of nursing experience.

• Previous hospital experience in Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, Cardiac Stepdown, Progressive Care, or Intermediate Care.

• Knowledge of cardiac monitoring, respiratory treatments, and the management of medically complex patients.

• PALS certification is a plus but not required.

Benefits:

• Generous Sign-On Incentive: Earn a potential $2,500-$10,000 sign-on bonus based on eligibility.

• Full-Time Hospital Employment: Build a long-term nursing career within an established acute care environment.

• Career Advancement: Develop additional expertise in Cardiac Stepdown, Medical-Surgical Nursing, and Progressive Care.

• Specialized Clinical Experience: Work with a diverse patient population requiring cardiac monitoring and complex medical treatment.

• Continuing Education: Explore educational resources and available scholarship opportunities.

• Team-Oriented Culture: Join a collaborative clinical environment committed to patient safety and high-quality care.

• Rewarding Patient Care: Make a meaningful difference for individuals recovering from cardiac events, respiratory emergencies, and other medical conditions.

• Personalized Recruitment Assistance: Receive ongoing support from Connected Health Care during the application and interview process.

You hold an active Arkansas RN license with ACLS certification. You have experience in cardiac telemetry and acute patient care. You seek a full-time role with sign-on bonus