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RN Cardiac Stepdown

UnityPoint Health
Island, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/18/2026 CLOSED ON 8/17/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Cardiac Stepdown position at UnityPoint Health?

  • Area of Interest: Nursing
  • Salary Range: $32.73-$49.09/hr *
  • Sign On Bonus: $10,000
  • FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9
  • Department: Cardiac Stepdown RI 7N- RI
  • Shift: Varied Shifts
  • Job ID: 178496

Overview

Full-Time (0.9 FTE) Days (6:45 AM- 7:15 PM) or Nights (6:45 PM- 7:15 AM) Every Third Weekend & Holiday

$10,000 Sign on Bonus for Full Time (0.8 or higher)

Join our Cardiac Stepdown Unit and make a meaningful impact caring for patients with complex cardiac needs!

As a vital member of the interdisciplinary care team, you will use your professional nursing knowledge and clinical expertise to deliver and manage high-quality, patient-centered care for patients and their families during a critical phase of recovery.

You’ll practice in a collaborative, supportive environment guided by the ANA Code of Ethics, UnityPoint Health’s Philosophy of Nursing, and the Professional Nurse Practice Model, working closely with physicians and caregivers to promote safe, compassionate, and excellent cardiac care.

What sets our Quad Cities/Muscatine Market apart? It's our NEW "Commit to Sit" Program- As an RN Inpatient, participate in the "Commit to Sit" initiative by spending 5 minutes daily with each patient to foster personal connections and enhance compassionate, holistic care.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:    

  • Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
  • Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
  • Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

  • Delivers high quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required on assigned unit in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.
  • Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.
  • Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
  • Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.
  • Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance nursing practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research.

Qualifications

  • Diploma from an RN program.
  • Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in primary state. Must apply within 90 days for licensure in secondary state.
  • Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Work may occasionally require travel to other UPH facilities.

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  • Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.

Salary : $33 - $49

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