Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Sioux City, Iowa
St. Luke's Downtown

Registered Nurse (RN) - Sioux City, Iowa (Temp)

Job Overview

• Position Type: Temporary
• Location: Sioux City, Iowa
• Facility: Acute care setting with cardiac-focused patient population
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Patient Population & Unit Info

• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Patient Population includes:

  • Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
  • Cardiac Angiogram (pre- and post-care)
  • Ablation
  • Pacemaker care
  • Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE)
  • Cardioversion
  • Stroke care
  • Management of cardiac drips
• Cardiac Drips requiring titration:

  • Nitro
  • Amiodarone
  • Cardizem
  • Nirdipine
  • Heparin
  • Lidocaine

Work Schedule & Requirements

• Night Block Off (NBO): 16 hours
• Overtime and Holiday pay multipliers apply (details not included)
• Required to work 2 of 3 major winter holidays: Christmas, New Year’s, or Thanksgiving
• Limited time off allowed during late November and late December holiday periods
• Floating within the same discipline across local campuses may be required
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the market

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

• Cerner Powerchart

Required Experience & Certifications

• Minimum 2 years of Stepdown nursing experience
• At least 1 completed travel contract
• Certifications:

  • ACLS
  • BLS (AHA)
  • NIHSS
• State License: Iowa (Compact license allowed)

Submission Requirements

• Work history/resume
• Skills checklist (completed within 1 year)
• License verification
• Copies of required certifications
• One supervisory reference at time of submission
• Proof of taxable address (one of the following):

  • Driver’s License
  • Current Utility Bill
  • Lease/Rental Agreement
  • Mortgage Statement/Bill
  • Homeowner’s or Renter’s Insurance Statement/Bill
  • Voter Registration
  • Bank Statement
  • Auto Insurance
  • Tax Return

This role is ideal for experienced Stepdown RNs comfortable with cardiac patient care and titrating drips in a fast-paced environment.