Cardiovascular Stepdown RN
Lawton, OK
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) – Stepdown (Nights)

Location: Lawton, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights
Hours per Day: 12

Unit Description

• 33-bed cardiovascular care unit
• Patient population includes STEMI/NSTEMI, chest pain rule out, congestive heart failure (CHF), noninvasive ventilation, post-cardiothoracic surgery after ICU, antiarrhythmic IV medications, peripheral vascular compromise
• Float to Med/Surg or ER to cover CVCU/Med Surg holds

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Stepdown Unit (SDU) nursing experience
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Oklahoma
• Flexibility required; no block scheduling
• Certifications required (specific certifications not listed, but applicants without active copies may still be considered)

Patient Care Ratio

• 1 nurse to 4 patients

Additional Information

• Orientation for nursing travelers starts on Thursdays
• Local candidates within 50 miles may be considered at a reduced rate
• On-call pay provided with a minimum of 1 hour at a specified rate
• Non-compete: Former direct employees are ineligible for agency placement until 6 months after direct employment ends

Summary

This position is ideal for experienced Stepdown Unit RNs seeking a night shift temporary role in a cardiovascular care setting with a diverse patient population requiring specialized cardiac and post-surgical care. Flexibility and the ability to float to Med/Surg or ER are essential.