Stepdown Nurse; RN - Alliance, OH

Position: Stepdown Nurse (RN) - Alliance, OH
This opportunity involves providing specialized care in a progressive care/stepdown unit focused on cardiac, surgical, and respiratory patients. The position requires a skilled registered nurse capable of managing complex patient conditions including multi-system organ failure, post-operative care, and medication administration under established protocols. You will play a critical role in patient assessment, care planning, and interdisciplinary coordination to support patient recovery and safety.

Location:
Based in Alliance, OH, this role places you in a community known for its welcoming atmosphere and Midwestern charm. Alliance offers convenient access to urban amenities while maintaining the comfort of a smaller city, making it an ideal setting for healthcare professionals seeking balance between work and quality of life.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans
• Administer and titrate medications safely, including Cardizem, heparin, and amiodarone drips
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and communicate with patients' families
• Monitor patients with cardiac devices and manage post-op drains and wound vacs
• Function as charge nurse on day or night shifts as assigned
• Advocate for patient safety and quality improvement initiatives
• Navigate electronic health record systems for documentation and patient management

Qualifications:

• Current RN license with compact state eligibility
• Minimum one year of RN experience; acute care background preferred
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Certification;
  Dysrhythmia exam mandatory
• Experience with progressive care or critical care units highly desirable
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to manage high-acuity patients

Schedule:

• Ratios of 1:4-5 days and 1:5-6 nights, with rotating charge responsibilities
• Team nursing environment with RN and LPN collaboration

This is a contract position offering exposure to diverse clinical challenges in a supportive setting. Candidates must be willing to relocate as local applicants are not considered. If you have a passion for progressive cardiac and surgical care and meet the requirements, apply now to advance your nursing career in this dynamic role.