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Critical Care Stepdown Nurse

United States, Hot Springs 32.38 - 43.68 USD / Hour · Job Posted April 20, 2026
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As our Stepdown Nurse at CHI St Vincent Hot Springs you’ll monitor patients who are critically ill and unstable following extensive injury, surgery, or life-threatening disease. You’ll begin each shift by taking report from a nursing teammate before making your rounds. You’ll provide continued care and perform procedures as detailed in the care plan. To thrive in this role, you’ll heavily depend on your ability to multitask and react. You’ll clinically care for your patients- remaining focused and attentive as you continuously monitor your patients throughout your shift. You also serve as their advocate- supporting their best interests when they cannot. However, your sound judgment during an emergency and rapid response are impressive, putting you on the radar for advancement.

Job Responsibility

  • Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort
  • Anticipates, identifies, and responds to informational and emotional needs of patients and families
  • Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e., Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients
  • Maintains knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices) Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms with necessary
  • Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury)
  • Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene)

Requirements

  • Unencumbered license to practice in the State of Arkansas
  • 6 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)
  • BLS through the American Heart Association is required
  • ACLS is required for critical care units

Nice to have

Previous critical care experience is preferred, but not required

What we offer

  • Sign on bonus up to $25,000 depending on shift
  • Additional pay for participation in our clinical ladder
  • Referral bonuses
  • Excellent benefits
  • Relocation assistance
  • Health/dental/vision
  • FSA
  • Matching retirement plans
  • Paid vacation
  • Adoption assistance

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