Stepdown RN

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse in the Stepdown Unit at CHI St. Vincent, you will help patients transition from intensive care, achieving optimal health and independence so they can safely return home. This role involves direct patient care, including medication administration, monitoring vital signs, managing complex patient needs, and collaborating with physicians and other healthcare providers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Checking patients' health status daily and documenting any changes or concerns
• Caring for multiple patients during a shift, with varying ages and conditions
• Monitoring patients with life‑saving equipment such as IVs, catheters, feeding tubes, and ventilators
• Creating a comfortable and secure environment for patients and serving as their advocate

Required：

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arkansas, upon hire
• Basic Life Support (CPR), within 30 days
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), within 12 months
• Minimum six months of Acute Care experience as an RN (alternatively, nominated for residency)

Preferred：

• Experience in step‑down or ICU settings

The role offers a sign‑on bonus up to $25,000 for eligible hires as well as additional pay for participation in the clinical ladder, referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance, and comprehensive benefits.

$32.28 - $43.58 per hour