Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown

Sign‐On Bonus

Up to a $25,000 sign‐on bonus for candidates who meet eligibility criteria.

What You'll Do

• Assess, plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate nursing care for an assigned group of patients

• Serve as a primary or accountable nurse based on unit assignment and patient safety needs

• Educate patients and families on health promotion, treatment plans, and disease management

• Utilize pharmacology knowledge to safely administer medications in accordance with UHS policies

• Support effective resource use, including staffing, time management, supplies, and services

• Adhere to all nursing practice standards, regulatory requirements, and UHS policies

• Participate in Nursing Shared Governance, Unit Council activities, and improvement initiatives

• Contribute to peer review processes and integrate evidence‐based practice and nursing research

• Provide a supportive learning environment for new employees, students, and clinical observers

• Engage in ongoing professional development, continuing education, and mandatory training

• Perform additional duties as assigned to support safe, effective patient care

What We're Looking For

• A compassionate, patient‐centered RN committed to delivering excellent care

• A nurse who is eager to learn, adaptable, and comfortable in a dynamic clinical environment

• A collaborative team member who values communication and shared success

• A professional who upholds the New York State Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code of Ethics, and UHS standards

• A responsible, flexible caregiver dedicated to clinical excellence and continuous growth

Education & Experience

Minimum Required:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

• Previous clinical nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting

Licensure & Certifications

Minimum Required:

• Current New York State Registered Nurse License

Preferred:

• CCRN certification

• Additional skills certifications as required (e.g., ACLS, PALS, TNCC)

Work Environment

• Work is performed in an office environment and patient care areas which require working in proximity to other employees and patients.
• Rooms are air conditioned and heated.
• Frequent walking, standing, bending and lifting.
• Fast paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Exposure to equipment cleaning solutions and disinfectants.
• PPE (Eyewear, Masks, Face shields, Shoe covers, and Gloves) as required by Infection Control policies

Age of Patients Served

• All Age Groups

HIPAA Roles‐Based Access to Patient Information

• Level 3: Clinical ‐ Access to non‐restricted patient information