Cardiac ICU Nurse - Day Shift, Full-Time, Critical Care

Baptist Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Baptist Health CICU on the 3rd Floor of the 4002 Building in Louisville cares for adults to geriatrics with cardiac conditions, including post-arrest and arrhythmias, using devices such as balloon pumps and temporary pacemakers. The unit follows a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio and emphasizes continuous monitoring and family-centered care.

We welcome new graduates who have an active Kentucky license. BCLS and ACLS are required within specified timeframes; nurses must demonstrate strong critical

Qualifications

• Active Kentucky RN license.
• BCLS within 90 days of employment.
• ACLS within six months for experienced staff and within one year for new graduate nurses.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan delivery of nursing care in CICU.
• Provide critical care interventions and continuous monitoring.
• Support families and guide them through the critical care journey.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical nursing

Communication

Teamwork

Education

RN license (Active Kentucky)

Tools

Ventilators

Swan-Ganz monitoring

Job description

The Baptist Health CICU on the 3rd Floor of the 4002 Building in Louisville cares for adults to geriatrics with cardiac conditions, including post-arrest and arrhythmias, using devices such as balloon pumps and temporary pacemakers. The unit follows a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio and emphasizes continuous monitoring and family-centered care.

We welcome new graduates who have an active Kentucky license. BCLS and ACLS are required within specified timeframes; nurses must demonstrate strong critical