Cardiac Stepdown RN
Petoskey, Michigan
McLaren Northern Michigan

Registered Nurse (RN) - Stepdown (Nights)

Location: Petoskey, Michigan
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Job Description

The Cardiovascular Registered Nurse (RN) uses clinical judgment to diagnose and treat patient responses to actual or potential health conditions. This role is part of a specialized Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) caring for cardiology patients undergoing procedures such as PTCA, stents, TAVR, MitraClip, and bi-ventricular pacemakers. The unit also manages post-op open heart surgery patients (18-24 hours post-op), congestive heart failure, and electrophysiology studies.

The unit has received recognition for excellence in patient care and outcomes, including a Silver level Beacon Award and designation as a Top 50 Heart Hospital. The environment is fast-paced and patient-centered, emphasizing safety, quality care, and evidence-based practice.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 1+ year of Stepdown experience (higher years of experience not specified)
• Skills:

  • Proficiency in cardiac nursing
  • Comfortable with EKG interpretation
  • Willingness to float to similar units
• Licensure: Valid Michigan RN license verification required
• Other:

  • Must comply with a strict attendance policy (3 strikes for absences or tardiness may result in termination)
  • Skills checklist completed within one year is required
  • Prior travel experience is required for this position

Additional Information

• The unit is a 28-bed Medical Surgical Unit with a diverse patient population including general and vascular surgery, bariatric surgery, plastic surgery, trauma, and stroke care.
• The work environment promotes teamwork, positivity, and professional growth through an active Unit Based Council (Shared Governance).
• Orientation and support are provided for new team members to develop their nursing practice.
• The interdisciplinary care team uses clinical pathways, patient education, and interactive communication to ensure excellent patient outcomes.

Important Policies

• Strict 3 strike attendance policy effective 6/1/2024: Absence or lateness over 20 minutes for 3 shifts leads to immediate termination unless excused with supporting evidence (e.g., communicable disease, hospitalization).
• Full-time employees of the health system are not eligible for contract hire within six months of employment.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with cardiac stepdown skills seeking a temporary assignment in a highly regarded cardiovascular care environment.