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Registered Nurse (RN)- Cardiac Stepdown

You'll work on a 34-bed cardiac stepdown unit caring for patients with complex cardiac conditions.

Posted Sep 23

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour
Unit and setting
5W Cardiac Stepdown · Hospital specializing in the care of patients with complex cardiac conditionsComplex cardiac patients
License
RN licenseCurrent valid Georgia nursing license
Term
Per Diem

Do you qualify?

License
Current valid Georgia nursing license Check your license
License
RN license from the state you practice in Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
Certification
BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association BLS/ACLS certification from the American Heart Assocation
Certification
BLS for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
Education
Graduate of an accredited nursing school Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

Preferred

Experience
Cardiac or critical care experience Cardiac/ critical care experience preferred

What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for Georgia PRN rolesGeorgia PRN postings that state pay run $31/hr to $50/hr, the middle half $37/hr to $49/hr, across 190 postings.
Pay differential
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Extra pay
Premium pay for shift and on-call workBased on a teammate's job
Bonus
Sign-on bonus eligible This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible.
Bonus
Incentive pay for select positions Incentive pay for select positions
Eligibility
Not benefits eligible Benefits Eligible: No
Pay reviews
Base pay set by qualifications, skills, experience and training Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Pay reviews
Annual raises based on performance Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits

  • BenefitsPaid Time Off programsPaid Time Off programs
  • BenefitsHealth and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disabilityHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • BenefitsFlexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent careFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • BenefitsAdoption assistance and paid parental leaveFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • BenefitsRetirement plans with employer matchDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • BenefitsEducational Assistance ProgramEducational Assistance Program
More benefits (14)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Adoption assistance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
  • Parental leave
  • medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match

The role and schedule

Day to day
Advanced cardiac monitoring Nurses on 5W are trained in advanced cardiac monitoring
Day to day
Work closely with cardiologists and interventionalists collaborate closely with cardiologists, interventionalists, and multidisciplinary teams
Unit size
34-bed unit 5W Cardiac Stepdown is a dynamic 34-bed unit
Hours stated
7-7 PRN
On call
On-call rotation

The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026.

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Atrium Health
Hospital
Atrium Health FLOYD Medical Center
Address
304 TURNER MCCALL BOULEVARD, ROME, GA, 30162
CMS rating
2 of 5 stars
Beds
227

About ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD MEDICAL CENTER

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, 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

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Department

34423 Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center - Nursing: Progressive Coronary Care 5W

Status

Part time

Benefits Eligible

No

Hou rs Per Week

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information

7-7 PRN

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

Where You Will Work

5W Cardiac Stepdown is a dynamic 34-bed unit located within Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center, specializing in the care of patients with complex cardiac conditions. As part of our progressive care environment, 5W provides high-acuity nursing support for individuals recovering from myocardial infarctions, heart failure exacerbations, arrhythmias, and post-cardiac procedures including catheterizations and device placements. This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible.

Our team is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care while fostering a culture of clinical excellence and teamwork. Nurses on 5W are trained in advanced cardiac monitoring and collaborate closely with cardiologists, interventionalists, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Requirements

  • Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
  • Current valid Georgia nursing license
  • BLS/ACLS certification from the American Heart Assocation
  • Cardiac/ critical care experience preferred

We’re Looking For

  • Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
  • Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association

What You’ll Do

  • As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

About This Location

The Atrium Health Floyd family of health care services is a leading medical provider and economic force in northwest Georgia and northeast Alabama. Atrium Health Floyd is part of Charlotte, North Carolina-based Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Floyd also operates a stand-alone emergency department in Chattooga County, the first such facility to be built from the ground-up in Georgia.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

Incentive pay for select positions

Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.

It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

The Registered Nurse (RN), a member of Advocate Health Nursing Professional Governance community, provides high- quality, patient-centered care through evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and compassionate care delivery in an acute care setting. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, advocates for patient needs, and upholds professional practice standards to promote optimal health outcomes.

What's around it?

Atrium Health FLOYD Medical Center · Rome, GA

Rome, GAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 10% below the US average

Median rent
$1,032/mo
Household income
$54,435/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Rome, GA

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