ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications required - must be AHA or ARC accredited with valid expiration dates. Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Modesto, CA
Salary
$2,455
Description
Job ID: 881369
Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,455.51
Job Title
Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown Location
Modesto, CA | Acute Care Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 3×12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM) | Every other weekend required; holidays as needed | No call required Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care in a Cardiac Stepdown / Telemetry setting
Monitor and manage patients pre- and post-Cardiac Catheterization, CABG, and TAVR procedures
Administer and manage cardiac drips including Amiodarone, Heparin, Cardizem, and Dopamine
Continuously monitor telemetry and respond to changes in patient cardiac status
Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans
Required Qualifications
Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license - must be verified via Nursys upload within the last 2 weeks
ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications required - must be AHA or ARC accredited with valid expiration dates
Minimum of 2 years of Cardiac Telemetry and/or PCU Stepdown experience required
Demonstrated experience with cardiac drips: Amiodarone, Heparin, Cardizem, and Dopamine - no exceptions
Experience with pre- and post-procedural care for Cardiac Cath, CABG, and TAVR patients
Local candidates are welcome; candidates within 50 miles of the facility are subject to a local rate
Preferred Experience / Skills
Experience working in a high-acuity cardiac or progressive care unit
Familiarity with telemetry monitoring systems and rhythm interpretation
Strong communication and documentation skills in a fast-paced clinical environment
Why Join Us
Opportunity to work in a specialized cardiac environment with a focus on high-acuity stepdown care
No on-call requirements, offering a more predictable night shift schedule