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Critical Care Step Down Nurse

CHI St Vincent Hot Springs·Hot Springs, Arkansas

$32 - $44/hr·Other·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 12 days ago
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About the role

Monitor and provide clinical care for critically ill and unstable patients following surgery or life-threatening disease. Coordinate with healthcare personnel to implement care plans and respond rapidly to emergency situations.

Where You’ll Work CHI St.

Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health.

We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts.

Together with more than 4,500 coworkers, 1,000 medical staff, and 500 volunteers, we consistently receive praise for care advancements.

With more than 280 licensed beds, CHI St.

Vincent Hot Springs is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization serving the health care needs of Hot Springs, Ark., and surrounding communities.

CHI St.

Vincent Hot Springs and CHI St.

Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock are two of just over 400 Magnet hospitals nationwide and two of just four in Arkansas.

As a Magnet institution, CHI St.

Vincent Hot Springs achieved Magnet status for the first time on October 14, 2020 and employs the highest standards of quality and ensures that patient care and safety are the top priority.

Studies show that Magnet hospitals have better overall patient outcomes than non-Magnet hospitals.

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019.

With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

CHI St.

Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others.

We care about our team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance Job Summary and Responsibilities 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.

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) We are offering a sign on bonus up to $25,000 depending on shift 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, and relocation assistance.

Job Requirements Required Associate Of Nursing Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required., upon hire or Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days and Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 90 Days and Registered Nurse: AR, upon hire Preferred Bachelors Of Nursing Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required., upon hire

Requirements

Requires an Associate of Nursing degree and a valid Arkansas Registered Nurse license. BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications must be obtained within 30 and 90 days of hire, respectively.

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • Multitasking
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Care Planning
  • Patient Monitoring
  • ACLS
  • CPR
  • Emergency Response
  • Clinical Assessment
  • Patient Hygiene
  • IV Pump Management

Benefits

  • Sign On Bonus
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Clinical Ladder Pay

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$32 - $44/hr
Location
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Posted
Jul 16, 2026
Closes
Jul 16, 2027
Application
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Hiring organization

CHI St Vincent Hot Springs

CHI St. Vincent, a health system serving more than 1 million Arkansans a year, includes primary care, specialty clinics, urgent care, hospitals, home care and rehabilitation. Our coworkers and medical staff number more than 6,000. We are living our mission by providing high...

Salary listed on 28 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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Market context

Arkansas nursing roles remain consistently in demand

Nursing positions in Arkansas are typically in steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and care settings, especially for candidates with current licensure and advanced life-support certifications. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for an Arkansas RN license, ACLS, BLS, and PALS, with a BSN preferred for some openings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certifications and highlight flexible scheduling or professional development experience in your application.

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