Registered Nurse, Cardiac Surgery Stepdown, Night Shift - VUH

Cardiology Stepdown Nurse

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Join a high-acuity, fast-paced Cardiology Stepdown team on 5 South, a 24-bed unit caring for adult patients recovering from complex cardiac surgery conditions. This unit offers an excellent environment for nurses who are passionate about cardiac care and eager to grow their clinical expertise in a supportive, collaborative setting.

Patient Population Includes:

• Coronary Artery Disease
• Heart Failure
• Arrhythmias
• Pre- and Post-Cardiac Procedures
• CABG and Surgical Valve procedures

Why Grow Your Career on 5 South?

• Advanced Clinical Exposure: Build confidence managing complex cardiac patients during night operations
• Strong Night Shift Support: Collaborative night culture with accessible leadership and experienced peers
• Comprehensive Orientation: 6-9 week onboarding program with cardiac-focused education and precepted shifts
• Growth-Focused Environment: Opportunities to progress into Charge, RSL, or CSL pathways
• Team-Oriented Culture: Emphasis on communication, mutual support, and continuous improvement

Our Nursing Philosophy:

We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center's mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being.

As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Please see our current employee benefits offered:

• Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
• Dental and/or vision plan
• 403 (b) retirement plan
• Paid Time off (flex PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
• Short-Long term disability
• Subsidized backup childcare
• And many more... Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program!

Achieve the Remarkable:

Learn more about VUMC Nursing here.