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PCU/Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) | Johnson City, New York

Johnson City, NY
Soliant Nursing - RN-Stepdown Contract 5 days ago Apply

A rewarding opportunity is available for an experienced Registered Nurse with significant background in Cardiac Stepdown/Progressive Care Unit (PCU) environments, supporting patients recovering from complex cardiovascular procedures and acute cardiac events. This is a contract role requiring a high degree of clinical proficiency and adaptability within a dynamic healthcare setting.

Schedule:

  • 12-hour night shifts
  • 36 hours per week
  • Every other weekend
  • 13-week assignment

    • Qualifications:

  • Active RN licensure and compliance with New York State Nurse Practice Act
  • Minimum of 5 years’ RN experience, including substantial recent experience within a Cardiac Telemetry or Cardiac Stepdown/PCU department
  • Valid BLS and ACLS certifications required
  • Documented proficiency with telemetry; completed skills checklist submission required
  • Experience managing diverse cardiac and post-operative diagnoses: TAVR, Watchman procedures, mitral clips, heart catheterizations, pre-/post-op open heart (post-CVICU transfer), cardiac IV/PO medications, cardio-specific drips (cardizem, amiodarone, dobutamine, lidocaine, milrinone, heparin, insulin), anticoagulation, CHF, chest pain, arrhythmias, NSTEMI/STEMI/PE, post-op CABG (over 3 days), sepsis, pneumonia, stroke, and observation cases
  • Skilled in use of TR bands, groin management, recognizing and managing complications
  • Prior experience educating patients/families in clinical and disease management

    • Responsibilities:

  • Provide evidence-based nursing care through comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for cardiac stepdown patients
  • Serve as primary nurse for multiple patients in accordance with care standards and unit protocols
  • Educate patients and families, fostering a healing, patient-centered environment
  • Safely administer cardiac medications and drips, and monitor for adverse events
  • Collaborate within interdisciplinary teams, participate in ongoing quality improvement, and support the Nursing Shared Governance Model
  • Mentor and assist onboarding of new colleagues and students

    • Apply now if you meet the outlined requirements and are ready to provide high-level cardiac care in a collaborative, patient-focused environment. Highlight relevant cardiac experience in your application to ensure prompt consideration.

    Compensation for this position ranges from $26.59 to $50.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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