RN Med Stepdown

Job Title: RN Med-Surg Stepdown
Location: Cincinnati, OH - 45219
Duration: 8 Weeks (Possible Extension)
Shift: 3x12 Nights | 36 Hours/Week

Job Summary:
We're looking for a high-impact Registered Nurse (RN) to join a fast-paced Medical-Surgical Stepdown unit. This role is designed for clinicians who thrive in a dynamic, patient-centric environment and can seamlessly integrate clinical expertise with compassionate care delivery.
You'll be responsible for delivering end-to-end patient care-assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation-while collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams to drive optimal patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care to diverse patient populations
• Perform comprehensive assessments and develop individualized care plans
• Monitor cardiac patients and respond to acute changes
• Administer medications, therapies, and treatments as prescribed
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
• Educate patients and families on care plans and recovery
• Maintain compliance with ANA standards and Ohio Nurse Practice Act
• Uphold strict confidentiality and professional ethics

Required Qualifications:

• Active RN License (Ohio or Compact)
• BLS /ACLS Certification (Required)
• Minimum 1+ year of Stepdown or Telemetry experience
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
• Ability to work in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)
• Leadership experience (Charge RN / Preceptor)

Unit Overview - 3 South (Med-Surg Stepdown):

• 29-bed stepdown unit with a strong cardiac focus
• Patient population includes:
  • Acute MI
  • Cardiac arrhythmias
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • CHF
  • Low-risk chest pain
• Additional exposure across specialties: cardiology, renal, endocrinology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, oncology
• Cardiac monitoring and telemetry-driven care environment
• Dedicated Stroke Unit - all RNs NIH Stroke Scale certified
• Advanced clinical exposure includes:
  • Non-invasive ventilation (BiPAP, CPAP, APAP)
  • Infusion therapy, transfusions, injections
  • Central line care
• Supported by Patient Care Assistants (ADLs, glucose checks, 12-lead EKGs)