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Registered Nurse – Medical Step Down

3/1/2026

The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers individualized patient care by performing age-appropriate assessments, developing care plans, administering treatments and medications, and accurately documenting within electronic medical records. This role involves caring for complex medical patients requiring closer monitoring within an interdisciplinary team setting.

Salary

30.47 - 45.71 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Purple Cow Recruiting is a global talent acquisition firm that connects top-tier professionals with leading organizations across industries, including the United States federal government. We specialize in recruiting for healthcare and technical roles, offering both permanent and temporary staffing solutions, including all back end support. Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring compliance with key industry standards such as Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, and FedRAMP, while delivering exceptional candidates. Technical, Healthcare, and Commercial Expertise : -Deployment of FTEs: Capability to deploy fully credentialed professionals across technical, healthcare, and commercial roles. -Telehealth and Remote IT Solutions: Proficient in remote support for both healthcare and technical operations. -Commercial Expertise: Strong track record in placing candidates in corporate roles, including finance, marketing, and engineering. Compliance and Quality Assurance: -Adherence to federal standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP) and industry best practices for commercial sectors. -Quality Control Plan (QCP) includes regular audits, performance reviews, and compliance checks. Past Performance: Successfully delivered staffing solutions for DoD contracts, healthcare institutions, and leading commercial enterprises. Our performance consistently meets or exceeds client expectations in both public and private sectors. Key Personnel: -Fiona Rintoul, CEO: Oversees strategic direction and operational alignment. -Chelsea Drinkard, VP of Recruiting: Manages recruitment across federal, healthcare, technical, and commercial sectors. Purple Cow Recruiting ensures high-quality staffing solutions, aligning with both public and private sector objectives to support mission-critical operations and commercial growth.

About the Role

Description

Heartline Staffing, strategic talent partners with Purple Cow Recruiting, connects experienced healthcare professionals with permanent opportunities nationwide through a clinician-led, transparent recruiting approach.

Heartline Staffing is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Medical Step Down unit supporting adult medical patients requiring closer monitoring and higher-acuity nursing care. This role provides the opportunity to care for complex medical patients while working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team focused on safety, quality outcomes, and compassionate care.

The Registered Nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering individualized patient care using the nursing process. Duties include performing age-appropriate assessments, developing and revising interdisciplinary plans of care, administering treatments and medications, and documenting care accurately within electronic medical record systems. Nurses utilize critical thinking, delegation, and communication skills to ensure effective patient-centered care.

Schedule:

Day shift

Every other weekend with rotating holidays

Compensation:

Hourly pay ranges from $30.47 to $45.71 based on experience.

Sign-on bonus available up to $30,000 for experienced RNs or up to $20,000 for other qualified RN candidates.

Requirements

Education:

- Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing or approved nursing program eligible for Virginia licensure

Licensure and Certification:

- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia or eligibility to obtain Virginia licensure

- CPR certification required

- Ability to obtain ACLS, PALS, or NRP certifications as required

Other Qualifications:

- Computer proficiency required for electronic medical record documentation

- Successful completion of orientation and competency requirements

- Ability to meet essential job functions

Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow Recruiting’s system.

Key Skills

Nursing ProcessPatient CareAssessmentCritical ThinkingDelegationCommunicationElectronic Medical Record DocumentationSafetyQuality OutcomesCompassionate Care