Cardiac Telemetry Stepdown RN
Cincinnati, Ohio
Christ Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) - 6S Telemetry Stepdown

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Specialty: Registered Nurse - Telemetry Stepdown (Cardiac Medical Stepdown Unit)
Employment Type: Clinical Nursing
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Description

• 28-bed unit specializing in recovery following vascular and electrophysiology procedures
• Care for patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI), cardiac arrhythmias, syncope, cardiomyopathy, and heart failure
• Provides cardiac monitoring for all patient populations
• Services include titration of multiple intravenous medications and conscious sedation for cardioversions
• All nurses are ACLS certified and have completed ECG interpretation courses
• Suitable for nurses interested in transitioning to an ICU setting

Required Skills & Experience

• Ability to provide age- and culturally-specific patient care and education
• Effective communication with peers using appropriate channels while maintaining confidentiality
• Maintains competence and demonstrates ongoing professional growth
• Ability to accept and implement change and work in culturally diverse settings

Education Requirements

• Required: Diploma of Nursing
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Certifications & Licensure

• Required:

  • Ohio RN license or Compact RN license
  • BLS (American Heart Association)
  • ACLS (American Heart Association)

Years of Experience

• Not explicitly stated; assume minimum experience consistent with specialty RN role in telemetry stepdown units

Prior Travel Experience

• Not required or specified for this position