Cardiac ICU RN: Advanced Critical Care

CommonSpirit Health; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 66,124 - 126,739; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health operates a 24-bed critical care unit focusing on cardiac, thoracic and vascular care. The unit includes ICU and PCU levels, with private rooms designed for pumps/equipment and space for family support. Equipment includes CRRT, Impella, IABP, and ventilators.

Staffing follows national standards with 2:1, 1:1, 1:2, and 1:3 ratios. The RN will monitor and intervene for cardiac issues, start and adjust complex infusions, and manage ventilated patients and acute

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• WA RN licensure required on hire.
• BLS CPR required on hire; ACLS within 6 months.
• 1–2 years med/surg experience or new grad with senior practicum in a specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous cardiac monitoring and arrhythmia intervention.
• Initiate and titrate complex cardiac infusions.
• Manage intubated and ventilated patients.
• Care for patients with acute neurological/neurosurgical events and trauma.

Skills

RN licensure

Critical care experience

CPR/BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Tools

CPR Training

Intensive care equipment

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health operates a 24-bed critical care unit focusing on cardiac, thoracic and vascular care. The unit includes ICU and PCU levels, with private rooms designed for pumps/equipment and space for family support. Equipment includes CRRT, Impella, IABP, and ventilators.

Staffing follows national standards with 2:1, 1:1, 1:2, and 1:3 ratios. The RN will monitor and intervene for cardiac issues, start and adjust complex infusions, and manage ventilated patients and acute