Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU Step-Down
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU Step-Down to join our team. The RN will be responsible for evaluating patients and assisting physicians with patient care. The ideal candidate will have a strong MS/Telemetry background and be able to provide high-quality, patient-centric care in alignment with professional nursing practice standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan, implement, and document nursing care based on patient needs.
Assess patient conditions, determine priorities, and develop individualized care plans.
Perform therapeutic nursing interventions and manage patient care effectively.
Monitor and document patient progress according to established care standards.
Advocate for evidence-based practice care standards and support the adoption of best practices.
Float to units within competency as required.
Work in a Cardiac Vascular & Post-Surgical Stepdown Unit, providing specialized patient care.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Experience:
Minimum 2 years of prior RN experience in an MS/Tele unit within a major acute care hospital.
Strong Medical-Surgical (MS) and Telemetry background.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
Experience with ventilators.
Post-cardiac surgery patient care experience.
Post-surgical patient care experience.
Education Requirements:
Required: Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ASN).
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN).
Required Certifications & Licensure:
Active RN license in New Jersey or multi-state compact license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA.
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
Telemetry certification.
4-hour Stroke CEU contact training.
Work Schedule:
Hours Per Week: 36 hours
Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (12-hour shifts)
Days Per Week: 3 shifts per week