Cardiopulmonary Stepdown Registered Nurse RN
About the role
The Progressive Care Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high‑quality, patient‑centered care. In collaboration with medical providers, the RN provides pre‑operative and post‑operative nursing care and serves as an advocate for patients to support an unparalleled patient experience. As a Cardiopulmonary Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN), your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager and formal opportunities via hospital councils and national nursing initiatives.
Chippenham Hospital, a 460‑plus‑bed acute‑care facility on the Southside of Richmond, has been delivering quality healthcare since 1972. It is a regional leader in orthopedics, joint care, behavioral health, and cardiovascular care, and holds the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval and Top Performer recognitions for multiple quality measures. The hospital also operates a Level I Burn Center and Level I Trauma Center.
Pay
Hourly Wage Estimate: $32.14 – $48.20 per hour. This range reflects the typical wage of candidates hired; actual salary may vary based on specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees in the role. The typical candidate is hired below the midpoint of the range.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient condition during admission and each shift, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
- Perform procedures or other functions as ordered by the medical provider.
- Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
- Administer prescribed medications and monitor patient response.
- Maintain knowledge of medications, procedures, and equipment used in the care of cardiac and medical‑surgical patients.
Requirements
- Graduated from an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
- Current RN Virginia license or a multistate compact license.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
- Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services.
- Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability, and various leaves of absence.
- 401(k) plan with 100 % match on 3 %–9 % of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and retirement readiness tools.
- Education support: tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
- Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.