Registered Nurse Cardiac Stepdown

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Cardiac Stepdown

Location

Greenville, SC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (19:00–07:30) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to cardiac stepdown patients, including those with diagnoses such as CAD status post CABG, cardiac valve repair, lung cancer status post VATS, and esophageal cancer
• Monitor and manage patients recovering from post-surgical cardiovascular procedures
• Administer and titrate cardiac drips and insulin drips as ordered
• Interpret EKG rhythms and respond appropriately to cardiac changes
• Utilize the Omnicell medication system for safe medication administration
• Float to other units and campuses as needed based on census, performing only tasks within demonstrated and documented competencies

Required Qualifications

• Active South Carolina Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in a cardiac stepdown or similar unit (first-time travelers must have a minimum of 3 years of specialty experience)
• Minimum 1 year of EPIC EMR experience
• Must pass a pre-assignment EKG exam prior to start
• Experience with cardiac drips and insulin drips required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• 2 or more years of overall nursing experience in the field
• Experience caring for post-surgical cardiovascular patients
• Familiarity with Omnicell medication management systems

Why Join Us

• Orientation provided every Monday to support a smooth transition into the role
• Pre-assignment training modules are billable (up to 16 hours), offering additional compensation for your preparation time