Cardiovascular Stepdown RN
Newburgh, IN
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Stepdown

Location

Newburgh, IN | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | 12-Hour Night Shifts (6:00 PM – 6:30 AM) | Expected 36 hours/week | Every other weekend and holiday required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care for cardiac stepdown patients including admissions, cardiac procedure recovery, pre/post Cath Lab and EP Lab procedures, PACU recovery, cardiac surgery admissions, TAVR/LAAO recoveries, antiarrhythmics, and cardiac observation patients
• Initiate and titrate cardiac drips (e.g., Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitroglycerin, Cardene) and Heparin; administer and monitor oral cardiac medications (e.g., Betapace/Sotalol, Beta-blockers, Digoxin)
• Perform and interpret telemetry monitoring and 12-lead EKGs; monitor trending troponins
• Manage arterial lines, perform radial artery sheath removal, and apply TR Band management
• Float as needed to other cardiac, stepdown, or telemetry units; cross-campus floating is rare but possible
• May be required to precept students and new hires in this teaching environment

Required Qualifications

• Active Indiana Single State RN License
• AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in cardiac stepdown or related specialty
• At least 1 completed travel assignment required; no first-time travelers
• Proficiency in telemetry interpretation and 12-lead EKG (candidates expected to pass telemetry competency testing)
• Demonstrated skills in PIV insertion, TR Band management, pre/post heart cath care, and cardiac drip initiation and titration
• Charting experience in EPIC required
• Must live at least 40 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with CUPID charting system highly preferred
• Background in pre/post Cath Lab and EP procedures, PACU recovery, and cardiac surgery admissions
• Familiarity with TAVR and LAAO patient recovery

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a specialized 31-bed cardiovascular stepdown unit with a diverse and high-acuity cardiac patient population
• Gain experience in a teaching hospital environment with exposure to advanced cardiac procedures and multidisciplinary care teams