Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown

NYU Langone Health•Johnson City, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Cardiac Step-Down Unit is looking for dedicated night-shift nurses to work three 12-hour shifts per week. In this fast-paced, highly collaborative environment, you’ll provide exceptional care to patients recovering from cardiac events and procedures. Our team believes in stepping up, helping one another, and creating a positive, energetic atmosphere—because great care happens when everyone works together and has fun doing it. If you're seeking a unit where teamwork is real, communication is key, and every member supports each other to deliver safe, high-quality care, this is the place for you. Join a team that values strong clinical skills, collaboration, and a can-do attitude—all while making a difference for our cardiac patients every shift.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Current New York State Registered Nurse License
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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Previous clinical nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting
CCRN certification
Additional skills certifications as required (e.g., ACLS, PALS, TNCC)

Responsibilities

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