RN - 19487388

CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs • Council Bluffs, IA

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About The Position

The Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive nursing care in a fast-paced unit focused on heart failure, atrial fibrillation, respiratory distress, and stroke. The role calls for a positive attitude, strong teamwork, and a commitment to patient-centered care. Nurses must be adaptable in a dynamic unit caring for a diverse patient population and contribute to a collaborative, proactive approach to care.

Shifts rotate between 0630–1900 and 1830–0700. RNs are required to work every other weekend, one major holiday, and one minor holiday. Additional time-off requests must be communicated upfront; further requests will not be accommodated. New hires complete one 12-hour shift of unit-specific orientation to learn department protocols and expectations.

Requirements

• Current BLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Current NIHSS certification.
• Willingness to float to the ICU when appropriate and possession of the necessary experience.
• Ability to manage multiple patient admissions and discharges efficiently.
• Demonstrated teamwork skills and a patient-oriented approach to care.
• Availability to work every other weekend, one major holiday, and one minor holiday.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients assigned to the unit.
• Perform patient assessments, develop care plans, and implement patient care strategies.
• Titrate medications as necessary, including Cardizem, amiodarone, and nitroglycerin.
• Monitor patients and interpret telemetry strips to ensure timely interventions.
• Work collaboratively with a charge nurse who also maintains a full patient assignment.
• Assist with respiratory therapy equipment, including CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen.
• Support patient care technicians in their duties to ensure effective care delivery.
• Manage multiple patient admissions and discharges efficiently.
• Float to the ICU when appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed