Progressive Care RN

Job Summary

Step‑down and progressive cardiac care RN position in a 48‑bed unit with pulmonary and cardiac surgery beds.

2 × 12‑hour day shifts + 1 × 12‑hour night shift.

The unit provides telemetry/progressive care for patients with cardiac and pulmonary diagnoses.

The Progressive Care Unit RN is responsible for delivering patient care to telemetry/progressive care patients, making critical clinical judgments efficiently, coordinating patient care, and assisting others in patient management. The RN may also be referred to as a step‑down, cardiac step‑down, neuro step‑down, surgical step‑down, or transition unit nurse.

• NIHSS, BLS & ACLS – Required
• BSN – Highly desired
• Registered Nurse license in the state – Required
• Cardiac Tele Experience –
  
  Required:
  
  2 years
• RN Experience –
  
  Required:
  
  2 years
• Cerner experience – Required
• Graduate of an accredited RN program – Required

• Frequent IV drips:
  Heparin, Milrinone, Lasix, Bumex
• Common diagnoses: CHF, NSTEMI, Arrhythmias, Vascular Surgery

• Current RN license
• Preferred one year progressive care experience
• Current CPR
• TB screening if applicable
• Current Health certificate
• Meet all federal, state, and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

* Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served clients and communities since 1988, connecting professionals with meaningful opportunities across hospitals, government facilities, and schools.

Amergis is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative‑action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.