Cardiac Step Down RN
Albany, GA
Pulse Healthcare Services
4x12 hrs, Nights
$2,829/weekOverview
- Start Date10/12/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration17 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- License and certification reimbursement
Description
Job Shift: Nights
Unit: Progressive Care Unit
Unit Type: Stepdown
Shift Length: 12 hours
Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours per week
Years of Experience Required: 2 years in Stepdown in an acute care setting
Required Certifications
- ACLS
- BLS (AHA)
- NIHSS
Shift Details
Shift time is from 7 PM to 7 AM, with a requirement to work every other weekend.
Unit Information
- Nurse Aide Ratio: 1 to 10
- Patient Ratios: 1 to 5
- Number of Beds: 44 beds, including 8 semiprivate rooms
- Unit Composition: Cardiology Stepdown (4A for cardiothoracic and cardiovascular surgery; 4B for smaller procedures, drips, CHF patients)
- Charge Nurse Role: Charge Nurse (Clinical Supervisor)
Clinical Responsibilities
- Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips.
- Administer drips such as Cardizem, amiodarone, dobutamine, and heparin.
- Monitor and manage BiPap and CPAP devices; high flow oxygen implementation.
- Collaborate with hospitalists or intensivists who are available 24/7.
- Support from IV, RT, and Pharmacy teams available 24/7.
Qualifications
Considerable experience with a range of cardiac diagnoses and procedures is required, including but not limited to:
- POD #1 CABG
- Cardiovascular surgeries and related procedures
- Management of CHF and arrhythmias
- Discharge and admit processes for a busy workload
Preferred abilities include the pulling of pacer wires, with formal orientation provided when necessary.
Additional Information
Floating may occur to ICU for stepdown patients as noted in the contract. Candidates should be comfortable with flexible scheduling, including holidays and weekend requirements.
The facility maintains a strict 75-mile radius rule. Compliance with dress code includes natural hair colors, no fake nails or shellac, no facial piercings, and no visible tattoos.
Employer
Pulse Healthcare Services
At Pulse Healthcare we pride ourselves in being more than just a recruiting and staffing agency. Pulse has the capability through our extensive network of contracts to place our nurses across different regions and health systems throughout the country. Our goal is to build long lasting relationships and provide our nurses the opportunity to gain professional growth, experience and new adventures. Whether you are in the beginning phases of your travel nursing career or you are a seasoned traveler, Pulse has the ability to provide you with freedom, flexibility and seamless transitions throughout your career.
Pulse is able to offer comprehensive benefits that are customized to your needs. We have multiple satellite locations and Personal Career Consultants ready to extend efforts coast to coast to find the career opportunity that matches your personal profile.
We treat our travel nurses like family. We are passionate about your success and we will work diligently to prove that to you through our trustworthy relationships, teamwork, full access and top of the line services.
Our Mantra
Pulse is Quality, Reliability and Service
About Albany, GA
As a Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse in Albany, GA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Albany, GA is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for residents.
- Albany experiences hot and humid summers with average highs of around 92°F and mild winters with average lows of about 40°F.
- It is important to be prepared for the heat and humidity in the summer and occasional cold snaps in the winter.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Albany, GA.
- They can be relatively easy to find, especially with the assistance of local real estate agents or online rental platforms.
- Albany is more car-friendly, and having a vehicle is often necessary for getting around.
- Public transportation options are limited, so it's important to have access to a car for daily activities.
- Albany, GA has a diverse population with a mix of ages.
- Common health issues in the area include obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities in the area.
- Albany offers a variety of restaurants serving Southern cuisine, along with opportunities to explore art and music in the local community.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy outdoor activities such as golfing and fishing in the area's natural surroundings.
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