Trinity Health·Davenport, Iowa
Provides safe and culturally-competent care for inpatient cardiovascular patients from adolescence through adulthood. Responsibilities include assessment, diagnosis, and the implementation of care plans using evidence-based practice.
Employment type: Full time
SHIFT: 12 Hour Night Shift
Position Title: RN
Department: Progressive Care Stepdown Unit
Shift: 3rd shift
Hours: 7pm-7:30am
.9 (36 hours a week)
Provides and directs safe, effective, and culturally-competent care for inpatient adolescent through aging adult cardiovascular patients. Key accountabilities include assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care using critical thinking and evidenced-based practice; adherence to the Professional Practice Standards as defined by ANA; and active participation in quality monitoring and performance improvement activities.
Report To: Manager
Direction: The job requires some accountability for scheduling, assigning or coordinating work. Employees check the quality of work and provide guidance, instruction, training and direction to others. Although the job does not require formal or official supervisory responsibility, the incumbent serves as group leader or acts in an informal "assistant supervisory" or "lead" role. In addition, the employee may be expected to provide information or suggestions on human resources matters.
Limited: Work requires limited responsibility for material resources. Examples of resources could include supplies, equipment, inventories, small budgets, and other similar material assets. The employee has a limited amount of control over these resources. The cost of errors is also limited in terms of damage, waste or financial loss. Problems associated with material resources are not complex. The volume of resources may vary, but the level of difficulty in dealing with these resources is uncomplicated.
Co-workers/Health System Employees, Outside Agencies/Other Health Care Providers, General Public/Visitors/Volunteers, Physicians/Medical Office Staff, Students/Interns/Residents/Outside Instructors, Patients, Families, and Significant Others
Education: Associate's Degree
Field Of Study: Nursing
Special Training: Basic Life Support; ACLS within 6 months of hire
Training Preferred: Baccalaureate in Nursing
Registered Nurse in Iowa; Registered Nurse in Illinois within 1 year.
No experience required.
Interaction is with a variety of people inside or outside the organization. Communications are of moderate difficulty and sensitivity. Contact with others may involve detailed & lengthy dialogues & exchanges of information. Requires a moderate amount of interpersonal skills. Interactions involve dealing with moderately complicated problem situations or stressful encounters.
There is routine exposure to highly adverse environmental conditions including physical hazards, health and safety risks, and otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment. Personal risks require safety equipment or precautions to be followed closely. The time the employee may be exposed to these conditions is limited to 70% or less of the work day.
Possible Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens: Yes
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Requires an Associate's Degree in Nursing and a valid Registered Nurse license in Iowa, with Illinois licensure required within one year. BLS certification is required, and ACLS must be obtained within six months of hire.
Market context
Cardiovascular RN roles in Iowa are typically in demand in hospitals and specialty care settings that need nurses comfortable with telemetry, post-procedure monitoring, and rapid response. These positions are competitive because employers often look for current BLS, timely ACLS completion, and the flexibility to add Illinois licensure within a year. Before applying, confirm your Iowa RN license status and timeline for ACLS, and note that the job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time.