Stepdown Registered Nurse - Elyria, Ohio

Deliver expert nursing care in a dynamic stepdown setting with a focus on cardiac patients. This contract opportunity offers the chance to engage in specialized nursing practice while supporting critical care operations in a highly respected clinical environment. The role involves working rotating 12-hour shifts, balancing day and night coverage to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in the cardiac stepdown unit.
• Monitor patient status, including ECG rhythm recognition and medication administration.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement care plans.
• Complete mandatory assessments and maintain certifications such as BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS.
• Adhere to hospital protocols and safety standards.
• Utilize electronic systems for documentation, including submitting worked hours accurately.
• Work every other holiday, supporting continuous patient care coverage.

Qualifications

• Active Ohio nursing license or Compact State license.
• At least 18 months of permanent experience in cardiac stepdown or progressive care units.
• Proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications.
• Strong skills in ECG rhythm interpretation and safe medication administration.
• Prior travel nursing experience in cardiac stepdown settings is highly valued.
• Ability to adapt to variable shift schedules as operational needs dictate.

Location

Located in Elyria, Ohio, this position situates you within reach of a vibrant community with a rich Midwestern heritage and access to the greater Cleveland metropolitan area. Elyria offers a balanced lifestyle with recreational parks, cultural amenities, and convenient transportation links.

Schedule

• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM to 7:30 PM), with day/night rotation.

This contract assignment is an excellent opportunity for nurses with cardiac stepdown expertise seeking a rewarding clinical environment and schedule flexibility. Consider applying to contribute your critical care skills to this essential healthcare service.