Cardiac Step Down RN
New Haven, Connecticut
Yale-New Haven Hospital

Step Down Nurse

Overview

• Location: New Haven, Connecticut
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day, 3x12 hours, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
• Hours per week: 36
• Setting: Short-term acute care, Level I trauma center

Role Details

• Cardiac stepdown nursing assignment
• Average patient ratio: 1:4 on days and nights
• Floating within scope may be required
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Every other weekend required
• On-call is not required
• Block scheduling is not available
• Guaranteed hours

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Connecticut
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit (2 years of experience)
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
• ACLS
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIHSS
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Tele trained
• Competent to care for pre/post cardiac procedures
• Competent to care for cardiac surgery patients
• Competent with chest tubes
• Competent with pacer wires

Clinical Expectations

• Care for pre- and post-cardiac procedures and cardiac surgery patients
• Experience with chest tubes and pacer wires
• Manage medical/surgical cardiac patients at floor and stepdown levels of care for cardiology, cardiothoracic, and vascular patients

Compliance and Pre-Start Requirements

• Background check and education verification
• Drug screen
• Physical exam
• Fit testing
• TB questionnaire and TB documentation
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption
• COVID vaccination is preferred if received
• Color blindness testing
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam
• Several facility training modules and attestations are required before or around start

Additional Notes

• RTO greater than 7 days requires approval
• Parking is available for a monthly fee