Stepdown Nurse Job at Common Spirit Health in Little Rock

Stepdown Nurse

Little Rock, Arkansas

CHI St Vincent Health

Partnering for a stronger, healthier world.

At CommonSpirit Health, we believe in the healing power of humanity. We invite you to explore our specialty areas and pursue a career in humankindness.

Employment Type: Full Time

Department: Critical Care Step Down

Hours/Pay Period: 72

The posted compensation range of $32.28 - $43.58/hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2025-418709

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours/Pay Period: 72

Remote: No

Category: ICU Nurse

Weekly Schedule: 7a-7p

Shift: Day

Responsibilities

Checking patients' health status daily and making note of any changes or concerns

Caring for multiple patients throughout the same shift, often varying in age and condition

Monitoring patients with life-saving medical equipment such as IVs, catheters, feeding tubes and ventilators

Providing a comfortable and secure environment for the patient while acting as their advocate

We are offering a sign on bonus up to $25,000 to hires who meet the eligibility requirements. We also offer additional pay for participation in our clinical ladder as well as referral bonuses, excellent benefits, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

Registered Nurse license in good standing, State of Arkansas or compact state license required prior to start date

12 months of acute care experience is required (new graduates or nurses who have never worked in an acute care setting are hired through our residency training program)

Previous step down and/or ICU experience strongly preferred

BLS through the American Heart Association is required

ACLS through the American Heart Association is required

While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry, we'll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more!

As our Registered Nurse at CHI St. Vincent in Stepdown Unit, you will help patients transitioning from intensive care achieve optimal health and independence so they can return home safely and confidently.

Every day you will provide direct patient care, including medication administration, monitoring vital signs, and managing complex patient needs. You will be expected to collaborate effectively with physicians, other healthcare providers, and patients and their families.

To be successful in this role, you must possess strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and time management skills.

CHI St Vincent Infirmary is a 600 bed faith-based, non-profit, acute care facility providing quality health care to patients and communities from all over the State of Arkansas. Our level II trauma center is a regional referral center for cardiology, trauma, behavioral health, cancer care, neurosciences, and other specialties. We have been consistently named by US News & World Report as one of the State's best hospitals, with high performance in heart care, colorectal surgery, and joint replacement.

If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.