Weekend RN — Cardiac Step-Down (30 hrs)

Nationwide-Children; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking experienced registered nurses for the Cardiac Step-down Unit. Positions include day or night shifts with 30 hours per week. The unit treats pediatric patients with congenital heart defects, complex cardiac conditions, and post-transplant care.

The role emphasizes family-centered nursing, evidence-based care, and safe patient advocacy, with a focus on developmentally appropriate care and adherence to ANA ethics.

Qualifications

• RN license in Ohio (or pending Ohio license)
• BSN or ADN with commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years
• Current CPR certification; willingness to obtain NRP, PALS, ACLS, APHON as required by unit

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care using a Family Centered approach.
• Assesses individualized patient needs and priorities.
• Communicates patient care needs to LPNs, PCAs, unit coordinators and Allied Health staff.
• Plans, implements, educates and evaluates care using Evidence-Based Practices.
• Utilizes Therapeutic Communication while monitoring patients and families.
• Documents according to organizational standards and procedures.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Evidence-based practices

Decision making

Patient advocacy

Detail oriented

Education

BSN or ADN with BSN plan

Tools

CPR certification

NRP/PALS/ACLS/APHON certs

Job description

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking experienced registered nurses for the Cardiac Step-down Unit. Positions include day or night shifts with 30 hours per week. The unit treats pediatric patients with congenital heart defects, complex cardiac conditions, and post-transplant care.

The role emphasizes family-centered nursing, evidence-based care, and safe patient advocacy, with a focus on developmentally appropriate care and adherence to ANA ethics.