Registered Nurse Cardiac Stepdown

Job Title

• Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown

Location

• Bismarck, ND

Schedule / Job Type

• Rotating shifts

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for cardiac and intermediate care patients in a 34-bed unit.
• Ensure completion and accuracy of provider orders, including procedures such as chest tube insertions and medication titrations.
• Utilize equipment like EPIC charting, Omnicell, Alaris IV pumps, and central monitoring systems.
• Perform advanced skills including central line care, Foley catheter insertion, post-procedure monitoring (pacemakers, TAVR, angiograms), and hemodynamic management.
• Maintain compliance with unit protocols, including proper badge in/out procedures and uniform standards.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of recent cardiology nursing experience, proficient in central line care, chest tubes, Foley insertions, and post-procedure patient management.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association.
• Valid RN license in ND or a compact state license.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced cardiology/IMC environment with a nurse-to-patient ratio typically ranging from 1:3 to 1:5.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with heparin and insulin infusions, post-Pacemaker and TAVR care, and management of cardiac diagnoses such as CHF, AFIB, and RVR.
• Familiarity with EPIC charting, Omnicell, and Alaris IV pumps preferred.

Why Join Us

• Join a dedicated cardiology/IMC team with strong nurse leadership and comprehensive training programs to support your success.
• Opportunity to work in a specialized unit focused on advanced cardiac care, offering professional growth and skill development.