Registered Nurse (RN) - Tele Stepdown

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Tele Stepdown
Location: Cincinnati, OH – 45219
Duration: 3+ Months (Extension Possible)
Shift: Day Shift | 36 Hours/Week | Every Other Weekend Required
Compensation: Best in the Market

Role Overview:
We’re looking for a high-impact RN who thrives in a fast-paced, cardiac-focused environment. In this role, you’ll leverage clinical expertise and critical thinking to deliver patient-centered care while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams. This is a strong stepping stone for nurses aiming to transition into ICU-level care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms with precision
• Administer and titrate IV cardiac medications
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
• Educate patients and families with a culturally competent approach
• Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to professional standards
• Follow ANA Code of Ethics and Ohio Nurse Practice Act

Required Qualifications:

• Active RN license
• Minimum 2+ years of Stepdown experience
• Strong experience with cardiac drips (Amiodarone, Lasix, Cardizem, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Milrinone, etc.)
• Proficient in ECG/telemetry interpretation
• ACLS Certification
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills

Unit Details – Telemetry Stepdown

• 28-bed Cardiac Medical Stepdown unit
• Specializes in post-procedural recovery (vascular & electrophysiology)
• Patient population includes:
  • Acute MI
  • Cardiac arrhythmias
  • Syncope
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Heart failure
• Advanced care capabilities:
  • Continuous cardiac monitoring
  • IV medication titration
  • Conscious sedation for cardioversions
• All RNs are ACLS certified and ECG-trained
• Strong pathway for nurses transitioning into ICU