Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown

About the Role

Our Cardiac Step‑Down Unit is looking for dedicated night‑shift nurses to work three 12‑hour shifts per week. In this fast‑paced, highly collaborative environment, you’ll provide exceptional care to patients recovering from cardiac events and procedures. Our team believes in stepping up, helping one another, and creating a positive, energetic atmosphere—because great care happens when everyone works together and has fun doing it. If you're seeking a unit where teamwork is real, communication is key, and every member supports each other to deliver safe, high‑quality care, this is the place for you. Join a team that values strong clinical skills, collaboration, and a can‑do attitude—all while making a difference for our cardiac patients every shift.

What You’ll Do

• Assess, plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate nursing care for an assigned group of patients
• Serve as a primary or accountable nurse based on unit assignment and patient safety needs
• Educate patients and families on health promotion, treatment plans, and disease management
• Utilize pharmacology knowledge to safely administer medications in accordance with UHS policies
• Support effective resource use, including staffing, time management, supplies, and services
• Adhere to all nursing practice standards, regulatory requirements, and UHS policies
• Participate in Nursing Shared Governance, Unit Council activities, and improvement initiatives
• Contribute to peer review processes and integrate evidence‑based practice and nursing research
• Provide a supportive learning environment for new employees, students, and clinical observers
• Engage in ongoing professional development, continuing education, and mandatory training
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support safe, effective patient care

What We’re Looking For

• A compassionate, patient‑centered RN committed to delivering excellent care
• A nurse who is eager to learn, adaptable, and comfortable in a dynamic clinical environment
• A collaborative team member who values communication and shared success
• A professional who upholds the New York State Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code of Ethics, and UHS standards
• A responsible, flexible caregiver dedicated to clinical excellence and continuous growth

Education & Experience

• Minimum Required: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Previous clinical nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting

Licensure & Certifications

• Minimum Required: Current New York State Registered Nurse License
• Preferred: CCRN certification
• Additional skills certifications as required (e.g., ACLS, PALS, TNCC)

Pay

• Compensation Range: $40.70 - $61.05 per hour, depending on experience
• Sign-On Bonus Up to a $25,000 sign-on bonus for candidates who meet eligibility criteria

Schedule

• Night Rotational
• Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week, with flexible plan options and coverage tiers
• Discounted childcare through Bright Horizons
• Voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection
• PTO accrual starting from day one
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Access to financial advisors
• Up to $400/year in wellness rewards
• 24/7 EAP counseling, virtual mental health support, food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet
• Access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility
• Continuous compensation review to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity

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