Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry Stepdown
Location: Cincinnati, OH 45219
Pay Rate: $47/hour - $56/hour
Duration: 8 Weeks
Shift: Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts
Hours: 36 Hours per Week
Schedule: 3 Days/Week (Every Other Weekend Required)
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for an 8-week Telemetry Stepdown contract assignment. This role involves caring for cardiac and vascular patients requiring continuous telemetry monitoring and stepdown-level care. The nurse will provide specialized care for patients recovering from vascular and electrophysiology procedures, acute cardiac conditions, and heart failure while managing cardiac drips and rhythm interpretation.
Responsibilities
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and telemetry data
Manage and titrate cardiac drips including Amiodarone, Lasix, Cardizem, Dopamine, Dobutamine, and Milrinone
Provide care for patients recovering from vascular and electrophysiology procedures
Care for patients with acute MI, cardiac arrhythmias, syncope, cardiomyopathy, and heart failure
Administer medications and monitor patient responses
Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
Perform accurate patient assessments and ongoing monitoring
Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans and recovery
Maintain detailed and timely documentation in accordance with facility standards
Adhere to professional nursing standards and regulatory guidelines
Unit Details
28-bed Cardiac Medical Stepdown Unit
Specializes in post-vascular and electrophysiology procedure recovery
Provides care for cardiac patients requiring continuous monitoring
Titration of multiple IV cardiac medications
Conscious sedation support for cardioversion procedures
Strong cardiac-focused environment with ACLS-certified nursing staff
Excellent transition unit for nurses interested in ICU careers
Requirements
Active Ohio RN License or Compact RN License
Diploma in Nursing (BSN preferred)
Minimum 2 years of Stepdown Nursing experience
Experience managing cardiac drips and vasoactive medications
Strong telemetry monitoring and ECG/heart rhythm interpretation skills
Ability to provide age-specific and culturally competent patient care
Excellent communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills
Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and professional standards
Required Certifications
AHA BLS Certification
AHA ACLS Certification
Ohio RN License or Compact RN License
Preferred
Experience with Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD)
Experience caring for post-open heart surgery patients
Experience with cardiac catheterization recovery patients
Experience with vascular surgery and advanced cardiac patient populations
Float Requirement
Candidates must be willing to float to:
Cardiovascular Stepdown Unit
Cardiopulmonary Unit
Heart & Vascular Stepdown Unit
Comprehensive Medical Stepdown Unit
Cardiology Telemetry Stepdown Unit
For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC
It is a Joint Commission Certified / WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.