```htmlJob Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Stepdown/Telemetry – Virginia
Start Date: November 23, 2026 (dependent on EPIC training schedule)
Location: Arlington, Virginia
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, night shift; every other weekend required; 13-week assignment; 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio; 24 hours orientation
Highlights:
- Specialized cardiovascular stepdown/telemetry unit caring for post-cardiac surgery patients transitioning from ICU
- Comprehensive case mix including chest tube management, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, cardiac drips, and post-surgical cardiac care
- EPIC electronic medical records system; training class assignment based on prior EPIC experience (accelerated or 2-day class)
- 21-bed unit with full interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, physical therapy, and rapid response teams
- Adult patient population with advanced cardiac care needs including post-MI, cardiac catheterization, and cardiac surgery patients
- Smoke-free, nicotine-free facility committed to wellness and patient safety
Requirements:
- Active Virginia RN license or Compact license (must be in hand at time of submission)
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience in cardiovascular stepdown or telemetry
- Strong cardiac telemetry/stepdown background with demonstrated experience managing chest tubes and dysrhythmias
- EPIC charting system experience required; specific training class determined by level of recent EPIC exposure
- Proven competency in cardiac drip management, vasoactive drip titration, post-cardiac surgery care, and telemetry monitoring
- Experience with central line care, ventilated patients, blood product administration, and isolation precautions
- Community hospital and Level II trauma center experience required; Level I trauma experience preferred
- Charge experience and 1:4 patient ratio experience preferred
- COVID-19 vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only); seasonal flu vaccination required (medical exemptions only)
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the opportunity to provide specialized, high-acuity cardiovascular nursing care to post-surgical cardiac patients in a supportive, well-resourced environment. You'll work alongside a dedicated interdisciplinary team committed to excellence in cardiac care, with comprehensive support services that allow you to focus on delivering exceptional patient outcomes. This role is ideal for experienced cardiac nurses seeking to enhance their critical care skills while making a meaningful impact on patients recovering from life-saving cardiac interventions.
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