This opportunity is designed for a Registered Nurse with expertise in cardiac stepdown care to support patients requiring specialized post-operative and cardiac care during night shifts. The position offers a 26-week contract in a well-respected hospital setting, providing the chance to work closely with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care.
Location:
Situated in the vibrant Saint Peters area of Missouri, just a short commute from the dynamic city of St. Louis, this location offers a blend of suburban comfort and easy access to urban amenities. Saint Peters is known for its friendly community atmosphere, parks, shopping centers, and excellent local dining options, making it an attractive place to live and work.
Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive patient care following the nursing process including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for cardiac stepdown patients.
- Manage patients recovering post-CABG, valve surgeries, thoracotomies, respiratory failure, and chest pain, ensuring close monitoring with a 1:3 to 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio.
- Utilize hospital equipment such as chest tubes, temporary pacemakers, and BiPAP machines safely and efficiently.
- Collaborate with ancillary departments to coordinate patient care plans and optimize comfort.
- Maintain patient rights and confidentiality in compliance with healthcare standards and hospital policies.
- Participate in float assignments as needed and adapt to unit-specific physical demands.
Qualifications
- Current RN license eligible for Missouri or currently licensed in Missouri.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a cardiac stepdown inpatient setting.
- Certification in BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association; NIHSS certification preferred.
- Ability to work night shifts and weekend rotations as required.
- Strong teamwork skills and a commitment to promoting a positive patient care culture.
- Adherence to dress code and professional standards.
Schedule/Hours
- Nights: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
- 36 or 48 hours per week (flexible to your preference)
- Weekend shifts every other weekend as required
- Orientation on day shift prior to start of assignment
Additional Details
This role entails working in a unit with advanced technology and a wide range of critical care patients. The hospital is known for its high safety standards and specialized certifications, including a Level 2 Trauma Center designation and a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center. Candidates will be part of a facility that values compassion, professionalism, and high standards of care.
This position is available as a contract assignment and offers exposure to a thriving health system with opportunities to enhance your clinical skills in a supportive environment.
Explore this rewarding nursing role and advance your career in cardiac nursing. Submit your application to be considered for this position today.
