RN Cardiac - Medical Stepdown (Nights)
Mercy, Fort Smith, AR, United States
*SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE*
$10,000 Sign On Bonus for full-time RNs
with at least 1 year of experience
(NO CONTRACT)
Cardiac Medical Stepdown Unit Details:
- Patient Population: close monitoring and nursing care for patients who are higher acuity cardiac and respiratory patients
Chest Tubes
Titration of Cardiac Drips
Increased knowledge of BiPAP and Airvo
Increased knowledge of Pacemakers
Increased knowledge of Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator
Increased knowledge of Heart Caths
Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
NIH
Ultrasound Guided IV
Able to get PCCN certified after one year
- Nurse to Patient Ratio: 4:1 or 5:1
- # of Beds: 25
- UAP to patient ratio: 9:1
- Great unit to start and transition to ICU/ED!
If you would like to connect with a Recruiter for additional questions, please reach out to Alex at Alexandria.Swezey@Mercy.Net.
Incentives:
- 1+ Years Experienced Nurse Sign on Bonus up to $10,000 for select departments
- Relocation Assistance up to $3,000 per policy
- Stay Premium Program- up to $8/hour based on years of Mercy service
- Education Assistance
- Up to $20,000 Loan Forgiveness for new grad nurses
- Tuition Reimbursement $2,000 per year
- Day-One comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance
- PTO/Vacation Time
- Employer-Matched Retirement Funds
- Shift Differentials
- New Increased Weekend Option Differential: $7.50 RN/$5.50 LPN
Qualifications:
- Education: Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
- Licensure: Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements.
- Certifications:Must have American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card or complete a course within probationary period. Must have ACLS and BLS or obtain within 90 days of hire.
We Offer Great Benefits:
Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!
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