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How much do cardiovascular step down rn jobs pay per week?

As of Jun 21, 2026, the average weekly pay for cardiovascular step down rn in the United States is $2,930.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $2,461.54 and $3,346.15 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Cardiovascular Step Down RN, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cardiovascular Step Down RN, you need strong cardiac assessment skills, advanced knowledge of cardiac conditions, and an active RN license with ACLS certification. Familiarity with telemetry monitoring, electronic health records (EHRs), and specialized cardiac equipment is typically required. Exceptional communication, critical thinking, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are vital soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure patient safety, effective care delivery, and the ability to respond rapidly to changes in cardiac patient conditions.

What is a Cardiovascular Step Down RN?

A Cardiovascular Step Down RN is a registered nurse who cares for patients recovering from cardiac events or surgeries in a specialized hospital unit known as the cardiovascular step-down unit. These patients often require close monitoring and intermediate care, as their condition is more stable than intensive care but still requires more attention than a general medical-surgical floor. The nurse is responsible for monitoring cardiac rhythms, administering medications, educating patients and families, and responding to any changes in patient status. They work closely with physicians and other healthcare team members to ensure optimal recovery outcomes.

What are some common challenges Cardiovascular Step Down RNs face, and how can they prepare for them?

Cardiovascular Step Down RNs often encounter patients with complex and rapidly changing cardiac conditions, requiring keen assessment skills and quick response times. Managing multiple high-acuity patients, balancing detailed monitoring, and coordinating care with physicians and other specialists can be demanding. To prepare, candidates should strengthen their critical thinking, communication, and time management skills, and consider pursuing advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification. Supportive teamwork and ongoing professional education are also essential for success in this fast-paced environment.
Cardiovascular Step-Down Unit Registered Nurse in Jacksonville, FL

Cardiovascular Step-Down Unit Registered Nurse in Jacksonville, FL

Vivian Health

Jacksonville, FL

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago


Job description

ICU Step Down Registered Nurse RN

As a Cardiovascular Step Down Unit (CVU) Registered Nurse (RN), your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

Job Summary and Qualifications

In collaboration with the patient, the patient’s family, and other members of the health care team, the Cardiovascular Step Down Unit (CVU)/ICU Step Down Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, evaluating, planning, implementing, and coordinating a treatment plan and achieving the goals of the CVU Nursing Department. You serve as a key position of the interdependent team, and hold responsibility for achieving positive patient and department outcomes.

What you will do in this role:

  • You will understand patients with critical illness and vent management. You will have the ability to respond to Code Blue within the facility and initiate protocol, special procedures and cardiac monitoring
  • You will manage efficient flow of patients including screening, preparation for exam, providing general nursing care, and arranging or testing and admissions
  • You will instruct patients and families regarding medications and treatment instructions
  • You will maintain and review patients’ records including posting tests and examination results
  • You will administer medications in accordance with physician orders
  • You will check rooms daily for necessary supplies
  • You will respond to and refer incoming telephone calls (may include phone triage when needed)

Some career growth opportunities in this role:

  • Hospital sponsored opportunity to obtain the Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Certification

  • Hospital sponsored opportunity to obtain the CCRN Certification or other relevant Certifications with monetary incentives

  • Clinical ladder supporting educational development and base salary increases

  • Cross training opportunities (EX: Main ICU, CVICU, ECMO)

What qualifications you may need:

  • Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing: Associate's Degree in Nursing or higher is required
  • Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state which you practice and/or hold an active Compact/Multi-State RN license
  • A current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider is required
  • A current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Health Care Provider is required
  • At least 1 year of Acute Care/Hospital Registered Nurse (RN) experience is required

This is a Full Time, Night Shift position. Shifts are 12 hours in length (approximately 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM). 

Rotating Weekends and Holidays are required.

Benefits

HCA Florida Memorial Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

"Nurses play a pivotal role and are the backbone of healthcare delivery. At HCA Healthcare, we are dedicated to ensuring nurses have necessary tools and resources to provide world-class patient care, advocating for the profession and helping to shape the future of nursing."

Sammie Mosier, DHA, MA, BSN, NE-BC

Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive, HCA Healthcare

has provided quality healthcare services since 1969, giving patients access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 450+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities. We offer a range of services for our patients, including 24-hour emergency care at three different locations and a Level II trauma center. Other specialized programs include our accredited Chest Pain Center, certified Stroke Center, Heart Center, Bone and Joint Center, maternity center and much more. Memorial has received the Gold Seal of Approval for Primary Stroke Centers and is sepsis-certified by the Joint Commission.

At Memorial Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our Jacksonville community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our CVICU Registered Nurse RN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing, apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.