ICU Stepdown Nurse

commonspirit· Critical Care Step Down
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About this role

Where You’ll Work

CHI St Vincent Infirmary is a 600 bed faith-based, non-profit, acute care facility providing quality health care to patients and communities from all over the State of Arkansas. Our level II trauma center is a regional referral center for cardiology, trauma, behavioral health, cancer care, neurosciences, and other specialties. We have been consistently named by US News & World Report as one of the State’s best hospitals, with high performance in heart care, colorectal surgery, and joint replacement. 

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Registered Nurse at CHI St. Vincent in Stepdown Unit, you will help patients transitioning from intensive care achieve optimal health and independence so they can return home safely and confidently.

 

Every day you will provide direct patient care, including medication administration, monitoring vital signs, and managing complex patient needs. You will be expected to collaborate effectively with physicians, other healthcare providers, and patients and their families.

 

To be successful in this role, you must possess strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and time management skills.

 

  • Checking patients' health status daily and making note of any changes or concerns
  • Caring for multiple patients throughout the same shift, often varying in age and condition
  • Monitoring patients with life-saving medical equipment such as IVs, catheters, feeding tubes and ventilators
  • Providing a comfortable and secure environment for the patient while acting as their advocate

 

We are offering a sign on bonus up to $25,000 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, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance. 

Job Requirements

  • Registered Nurse license in good standing, State of Arkansas or compact state license required prior to start date 
  • 12 months of acute care experience is required (new graduates or nurses who have never worked in an acute care setting are hired through our residency training program) 
  • Previous step down and/or ICU experience strongly preferred
  • BLS through the American Heart Association is required within 30 days
  • ACLS through the American Heart Association is required within 90 days

 

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is the ICU Stepdown Nurse role at commonspirit full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a OTHER position. It is posted as a ICU Stepdown Nurse role in the Critical Care Step Down department at commonspirit.
Which team or department does the ICU Stepdown Nurse at commonspirit belong to?
This ICU Stepdown Nurse position is part of the Critical Care Step Down department at commonspirit. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the ICU Stepdown Nurse position at commonspirit?
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When was the ICU Stepdown Nurse job at commonspirit posted?
This ICU Stepdown Nurse position at commonspirit was posted on Apr 14, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
ICU Stepdown Nurse
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