Cardiac ICU Nurse – Night Shift, Critical Care

Harlingen Medical Center; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

401K options

Tuition reimbursement

Life, disability insurance

Job summary

Harlingen Medical Center is seeking a CVICU RN to join our Night shift team in Harlingen, TX. This full-time position features 12-hour shifts from 7:00pm to 7:00am, with opportunities to contribute to high-acuity cardiac care.

Responsibilities include assessing cardiac health, monitoring rhythms and vitals, administering medications, and educating patients and families. Required: valid Texas RN license, BLS/ACLS, minimum one year CVICU experience; CC RN and BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Completion of Critical Care Course preferred.
• Current ACLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Minimum of one year as a CVICU RN.
• CRRN Certification preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' cardiac health through physical examinations, reviewing medical histories, and monitoring vital signs.
• Monitor patients' cardiac rhythms and interpret ECGs to identify irregularities or distress.
• Administer medications as prescribed, including IV and oral medications and infusions.
• Provide education to patients and families about cardiac conditions, medications, lifestyle modifications, and self-care.
• Assist physicians during cardiac procedures such as nuclear stress tests.
• Respond to cardiac emergencies by initiating CPR and ACLS protocols.

Skills

Cardiac monitoring

Emergency response

Patient education

Education

BSN preferred

CCRN Certification preferred

Tools

ACLS certificate

BLS (AHA) certificate

Job description

Harlingen Medical Center is seeking a CVICU RN to join our Night shift team in Harlingen, TX. This full-time position features 12-hour shifts from 7:00pm to 7:00am, with opportunities to contribute to high-acuity cardiac care.

Responsibilities include assessing cardiac health, monitoring rhythms and vitals, administering medications, and educating patients and families. Required: valid Texas RN license, BLS/ACLS, minimum one year CVICU experience; CC RN and BSN preferred.