RN Stepdown - Cardio-- Cincinnati, OH - RNJS

Job Title: RN Stepdown - Cardio-pulmonary 
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Type: Contract | 8 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Night Shift | 36 Hours/Week | 12-Hour Night Shifts | Every Other Weekend

Position Overview:
Navitas Healthcare, LLC is seeking RN Stepdown - Cardio for an exciting Travel or Local job in Cincinnati, OH.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care for adult stepdown patients with cardiac and pulmonary conditions
• Monitor and manage patients with acute MI, CHF, arrhythmias, and cardiomyopathy
• Care for ventilator-dependent and non-invasive ventilation patients (BiPAP/CPAP/APAP)
• Perform continuous cardiac monitoring and interpret telemetry data
• Administer medications, IV infusions, blood transfusions, and injections
• Provide central line care and maintenance
• Conduct neurological assessments including NIH Stroke Scale (stroke unit requirement)
• Assist with diagnostic procedures such as 12-lead EKGs and point-of-care glucose testing
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians and respiratory therapists
• Educate patients and families on disease management and discharge planning
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold patient confidentiality standards
• Adhere to ANA Code of Ethics and Ohio Nurse Practice Act

Qualifications

• Active Ohio RN License or Compact State RN License
• BLS Certification (American Heart Association)
• ACLS Certification (American Heart Association)
• Minimum Diploma in Nursing (BSN preferred)
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Ability to manage complex medical stepdown patients
• Competency in cardiac monitoring and telemetry interpretation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Experience in cardiac stepdown, ICU, or telemetry units preferred
• Experience with ventilated or respiratory-compromised patients preferred
• Experience in stroke-certified units preferred
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary teamwork skills
• Ability to adapt in a culturally diverse healthcare setting

For more details contact at 

hdavda@navitashealth.com

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.