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Registered Nurse - Cardiac Progressive Care, Full Time Nights

You'll work on a 20-bed cardiac step-down unit where every room is private.

Posted Oct 6 · New grads welcomed

Pay
Not posted
Shift and hours
Nights Registered Nurse - Cardiac Progressive Care, Full Time Nights
Unit and setting
3 PST cardiac step-down · Hospital Our patients include Adult and Geriatric patients with the following diagnosis or treatmentsAdult and geriatric cardiac patients
License
RN license Current licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensureCurrent North Carolina RN license or compact state licensure
Term
Starts Oct 6, 2026 · Permanent Registered Nurse - Cardiac Progressive Care, Full Time NightsFull time

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed New Graduate Nurses are encouraged to apply
License
Current North Carolina RN license or compact state licensure Current licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensure Check your license
Certification
BLS from American Heart Association BLS - American Heart Association, RN - Board Of Nursing
Education
Associate degree in nursing Associates Degree in Nursing required
Also asks
Verbal and written skills Verbal and written skills required

Preferred

Education
Bachelor's degree in nursing Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred
Experience
More than 1 year in med-surg, critical care, cardiac or ED Greater than one year of experience in Med-Surg, critical care, Cardiac, or emergency department preferred
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  3. 2–3 months before

    Meet the unit manager

    Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.

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  4. Around graduation

    Confirm your start

    Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.

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What it pays

Benefits

  • BenefitsRelocation assistance availableRelocation Assistance Available!
  • Relocation assistance

Pay isn’t listed.

The role and schedule

Charge
Charge nurse when assigned Functions as charge nurse as assigned
Unit size
20 beds, all private rooms 3PST is a 20-bed Cardiac Step-Down unit, all with private rooms
Hours stated
Full Time Nights
Details
Much standing, walking, bending and lifting Much standing, walking, bending, and lifting

Support on this unit

Nurse to patient
1:4 stated in this posting

The workplace

Cape Fear Valley Health System
Health system employer

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are floating and staffing support handled day to day?
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On your path

Telemetry is open from year one. One of the most open front doors in acute care; ACLS and rhythm.

Original listing

Posted on Cape Fear Valley Health System’s careers page.

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Relocation Assistance Available! Facility Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Location Fayetteville, North Carolina Department 3 PST Stepdown Job Family Nursing Work Shift Variable (United States of America) Summary Plans and implements professional nursing care for patients in accordance with hospital policies. Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.

Major Job Functions The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time: Assesses the patient and identifies patient care needs Uses patient assessment information to organize appropriate patient care Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates patient care Facilitates a safe environment Maintains required competencies Functions as charge nurse as assigned Maintains an accurate and relevant record of patient care Administers medication as ordered by physician Recognizes life threatening situations and responds appropriately Establishes collaborative interdisciplinary relationships with other Health System staff and medical staff Monitors the quality of care based on pre-established outcome-oriented indicators Actively participates in cost containment and assists in accurate charging for patient services Adjusts care based upon age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs of patients Supports patients in the practice of their cultural and spiritual beliefs within limits of medical regimen Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education and Formal Training

  • Associates Degree in Nursing required
  • Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred
  • Current licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensure

Unit Description

3PST is a 20-bed Cardiac Step-Down unit, all with private rooms Patient ratio 1:4 Our patients include Adult and Geriatric patients with the following diagnosis or treatments: Acute Cardiac Disorders, Cardiac Dysrhythmia Requiring Drug Therapy/Adjustment; Pre and Post Surgery Requiring Telemetry Monitoring; Post-CT surgery; Any med-surg step-down need Our Care team consists of a team that provides safe quality care: Registered Nurses, Certified Nurse Assistants, Unit Clerks, Resource Nurses, Care Coordinators, Clinical Educator (CE) and Patient Care Manager (PCM) . New Graduate Nurses are encouraged to apply Work

Experience

Greater than one year of experience in Med-Surg, critical care, Cardiac, or emergency department preferred This role requires a high level of empathy, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team Possess strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, high attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills Verbal and written skills required Demonstrates effective organizational and leadership skills Has knowledge of the age-specific physiological and psychosocial, developmental and spiritual needs of the patients typically served Physical

Requirements

Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needs Visual acuity for observation of patients Much standing, walking, bending, and lifting May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material #CFVH-2026 Required Licenses and Certifications BLS - American Heart Association, RN - Board Of Nursing Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Explore the exciting opportunities at Cape Fear Valley — watch this short video to learn more!

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