Adult Cardiac Stepdown Track

The Adult Cardiac Stepdown track is geared toward new nurses who seek to specialize in adult cardiac nursing. The program is designed to nurture the new graduate nurse in the transition from student to professional nurse. It provides new nurses with the specific tools and experiences needed to begin a successful career in adult cardiac and cardiovascular care. After orientation to VUMC, you will experience a focused orientation in your unit and work with unit-based preceptors.

For more information visit Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital Nursing

	Now hiring for units indicated with an "X" Just added! January and February 2023 Application Dates Internal candidates (current VUMC staff): Applications open starting July 6, 2022 External candidates: Applications open starting July 13, 2022 *candidates must have graduated and successfully passed the NCLEX by one week prior to start date
		January 2023 start date: Jan 9, 2023	February 2023 start date: Feb 27, 2023
Cardiovascular Progressive Care, 5 South VUH		X	X

Cardiac & Vascular Stepdown, 7 North VUH		X	X

VAD & Heart Transplant, 7th Floor Medical Center East		X	X

Cardiology Stepdown, 8 South VUH		X	X

Steps to Apply

Complete
online
application

Upload
video interview
& track preference

Complete
application by
the deadline

VUMC staff:
Click to apply

Non-VUMC staff:
Click to apply

In the "keyword" field,
search position by
entering one of the following:

Nurse Resident
- or -
Nurse Residency Program

Select "apply online" and follow instructions.

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Required to complete your application.

Topics will include:

welcome & directions
motivation for choosing VUMC
behavior-based questions

Questions on this process? Access information on how to record a video interview.

Next steps:

video interview review
referral to track for Hiring Department Conversation

Questions on what to expect? See this step-by-step guide to navigate the application!

Candidates that successfully complete the application process will be reviewed and
recommended for a department conversation. You will be contacted via phone and/or email
regarding next steps.

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