Cardiac Stepdown RN
Bowling Green, KY
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Cardiac Stepdown (Advanced Heart Care)

Location

Bowling Green, KY

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 3x12 or 4x12 shifts available | Every other weekend required | Must be available to work 2 of 3 holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Cardiac Stepdown / Advanced Heart Care unit with a blended acuity patient population at a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4–6
• Perform and document stroke assessments using established tools such as BE-FAST and NIHSS protocols
• Conduct bedside dysphagia screenings and maintain competency documentation
• Apply current stroke guidelines and performance measures for Acute Ischemic and Hemorrhagic strokes
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to deliver evidence-based cardiac and neurological nursing care

Required Qualifications

• Valid Kentucky RN license or Compact RN license – must be in hand at time of submission
• ACLS certification required – must be in hand (AHA only accepted)
• NIHSS certification required – must be current and obtained within 2 years of start date
• BLS certification required (AHA only accepted)
• Minimum 1 year of experience working in a certified stroke center or stroke unit
• Prior travel nursing experience required – first-time travelers will not be considered

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with Meditech EMR strongly preferred
• Familiarity with bedside dysphagia screening competency documentation
• Background working with current stroke performance measures and Acute Ischemic and Hemorrhagic stroke guidelines

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a specialized Advanced Heart Care unit with a focus on high-acuity cardiac and stroke patient populations
• Flexible scheduling options with 3x12 or 4x12 shift configurations available