Registered Nurse - Step down surgical

High-acuity Stepdown RN role in Raleigh caring for thoracic post-op and cardiovascular patients with up to $20K sign-on, up to $25K loan forgiveness, strong differentials, and a 1:4 ratio. This Jobot Job is hosted by: Ben Eberly Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" buttonand sending us your resume. Salary: $34 - $49 per hour A bit about us: This opportunity is with a high-performing Intermediate / Acute Care team in Raleigh caring for complex thoracic post-op and cardiovascular patients in a collaborative hospital setting. The unit is built around strong clinical support, manageable ratios, and the structure, teamwork, and resources needed for nurses to thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. Why join us? Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus Up to $25,000 loan forgiveness Strong night shift differentials 1:4 patient ratios High-acuity thoracic / cardiovascular stepdown environment Strong team support and stable leadership Relocation assistance, if applicable Continued education and internal growth opportunities Job Details We are hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for a Thoracic / Cardiovascular Stepdown opportunity in Raleigh, NC. This is a strong role for an RN seeking a high-acuity hospital setting with meaningful patient impact, strong team support, and exposure to complex thoracic post-op and cardiovascular care. The RN will care for patients on an Intermediate / Acute Care telemetry unit, including thoracic post-op patients, cardiovascular patients requiring drip management, and acute cardiac cases. This role is ideal for a nurse who enjoys fast-paced inpatient care, strong teamwork, and managing clinically complex patients. What You’ll Do Provide direct patient care on a thoracic / cardiovascular stepdown unit Manage thoracic post-op and cardiovascular patients, including drip management and telemetry monitoring Perform assessments, medication administration, care planning, and implementation Monitor patient progress and escalate changes in condition appropriately Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support smooth transitions and continuity of care Maintain accurate real-time documentation and support patient and family education Participate in quality and safety initiatives aligned with unit standards What We’re Looking For Active North Carolina Registered Nurse (RN) license or compact state licensure At least 1 year of inpatient RN experience preferred Background in telemetry, stepdown, IMU, PCU, cardiovascular, thoracic surgery, acute care, or med-surg can translate well Strong clinical judgment and ability to prioritize in complex, fast-paced situations BLS certification required Comfortable working in a high-acuity, night-shift hospital environment Schedule / Compensation / Benefits Night shift Intermediate / Acute Care telemetry unit Compensation: $34–$49/hr Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus Up to $25,000 loan forgiveness Strong shift differentials Relocation assistance, if applicable PTO, paid holidays, and full benefits package Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy