Registered Nurse Cardiac Stepdown

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Cardiac Stepdown

Location

Seneca, SC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Nights (3x12, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Every other weekend required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide acute nursing care to adult patients in observation status and inpatient overflow, including those presenting with chest pain, acute coronary syndrome, cardiac arrhythmias, heart failure, CVA/TIA, COPD, sepsis, pneumonia, diabetes, syncope, and GI bleed
• Perform and interpret cardiac and telemetry monitoring, pulse oximetry monitoring, and comprehensive patient assessments
• Administer Level 3 continuous intravenous infusions and Level 3 IV push medications per facility policy
• Assist with and support procedures including permanent pacemaker pacing, TEE, thoracentesis, paracentesis, and negative pressure isolation (AFB)
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and specialty services — including cardiology, general surgery, orthopedics, and neurology — to develop and execute individualized patient care plans
• Float to like units within the facility or nearby campuses as needed based on census demands

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 comparable unit
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with EPIC EMR
• Proficiency with Pyxis and/or Omnicell medication dispensing systems

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with telemetry monitoring and interpretation of cardiac rhythms
• Familiarity with rapid assessment unit workflows and coordination of diagnostic testing and procedures
• First-time travel nurses with strong relevant clinical experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Why Join Us

• Gain experience in a dynamic stepdown environment managing a diverse and complex adult patient population with exposure to a wide range of specialty consultations and procedures
• Orientation provided to support a smooth onboarding experience, with reimbursement available for required pre-assignment modules