Cardiac Device RN

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Cardiac Nurse to care for patients with life-threatening cardiac events and to guide families through daily care and long-term planning outside the hospital.

Responsibilities include device interrogations, programming, and in-clinic or remote follow-up of pacemakers, ICDs, and CRT devices, with emphasis on patient education, data management, and timely communication to the cardiovascular team.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and two years of related work experience.
• Registered Nurse: WA license.
• Basic Life Support - CPR.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

Responsibilities

• Interrogate and manage Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIED) in ambulatory or remote settings.
• Perform device checks and programming orders according to protocols.
• Educate patients on transmitting devices and ensure proper follow-up.
• Communicate urgent device findings to EP/Cardiology teams and document results.

Skills

Nursing skills

Patient assessment

CPR

ACLS

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Cardiac Nurse, you’ll care for patients who may have life-threatening cardiac events or conditions while helping their families navigate daily care and the long-term plan for healing and maintenance outside of the hospital.

You’ll never have the same day twice as your patients’ needs evolve. That’s why you must be adaptable and detail-oriented, observing vitals and reporting the warning signs early to our multidisciplinary team of cardiologists, EKG techs, and other cardiovascular professionals.

Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to go the extra mile for your patients and your strong assessment skills. To further support your nursing career, we offer continuing education opportunities to help you advance your clinical nursing skills.

• Provides technical, clinical and related services in the areas of Cardiology and Electrophysiology (EP) relative to Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIED); performs interrogations of implanted cardiac pacemakers, defibrillators and loop recorders in an ambulatory setting, or through remote transmission review, in accordance with established clinical protocols and guidelines.
• Performs interrogation, evaluation, and reprogramming of all manufacturers’ models of cardiac rhythm management devices; triages phone calls and completes programming orders according to established protocols; performs in-office device checks, applying considerable knowledge of device reprogramming steps per established protocols.
• Sets up, operates, and troubleshoot various CIED programmers and deciphers complex cardiac device data elements; provides Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD), Pacemaker (PM), Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillator (CRTD), Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy-Pacemaker (CRTP) checks in-clinic and via remote follow-up.
• Manages device data in all available applications and patient medical records; communicates all findings to include indications found during testing; training and educating patients on all aspects of the proper use of transmitting devices; troubleshoots patient compliance issues; schedules appointments for pacemaker monitoring and facilitates appropriate in-office follow up.
• Performs clinical review and interpretation of in-office or transmitted data and informs EP/Cardiology providers of any urgent device issues; identifies opportunities for process improvements as well as positive problem resolutions.
• Examines post-implant wound site and performs associated patient care, including suture removal for post-procedure and implanted device patients.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and two years of related work experience that would demonstrate attainment of the requisite job knowledge/abilities.
• Registered Nurse: WA
• Basic Life Support - CPR
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Preferred

• Bachelors Of Science Nursing and Work experience in med/surg, telemetry and/or a cardiology-related field, upon hire
• Certified Heart Failure Nurse

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Pay Range

$47.62 - $90.04 /hour