Providing specialized care in a cardiac stepdown unit requires a skilled and dedicated registered nurse with a strong background in progressive cardiac care. This opportunity centers on delivering expert nursing services on a stepdown float pool, focusing on patients transitioning from intensive care to standard medical floors.

Location

Positioned in Medina, OH, this role is situated near a robust healthcare network offering access to quality medical facilities and a supportive community environment, making it an attractive area for healthcare professionals seeking both career growth and quality of life.

Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive nursing care to cardiac stepdown patients, monitoring vital signs and responding promptly to patient needs.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans efficiently.
Perform ECG rhythm recognition and ensure safe medication administration.
Adhere to hospital protocols and participate in competency assessments including safeMedicate.
Maintain accurate documentation and submit hours worked through designated systems.
Flexibly work rotating shifts covering days and nights as operational needs require, ensuring consistent patient care coverage.

Qualifications and Experience

Current Ohio permanent nursing license or a Compact State nursing license in hand.
Minimum of 18 months permanent experience in cardiac stepdown or progressive care nursing, including recent experience in a similar specialty.
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and NIH Stroke Scale.
Competence in rhythm recognition and medication safety.
Ability to work every other holiday.
Strong communication skills and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Schedule

3 consecutive 12-hour shifts per week.
Rotating day and night shifts (7 pm to 7:30 am and 7 am to 7:30 pm), with shift flexibility as needed to meet hospital operational requirements.

This contract position offers a chance to apply your cardiac stepdown nursing skills within a dynamic float pool environment, fostering professional growth and involvement in specialized patient care. Candidates eager to contribute to a multidisciplinary team while advancing their clinical expertise are encouraged to apply promptly.

Stepdown RN - Medina, Ohio

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