Cardiac ICU RN: Critical Care Expert + Sign-On Bonus

UAB Medical West Hospital; McCalla (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

UAB Medical West Hospital in McCalla, Alabama is seeking an RN for Cardiac Care to deliver specialized nursing care to patients with acute and chronic cardiac conditions. You will perform comprehensive assessments, monitor vital signs, administer treatments, and collaborate with cardiology and multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.

Responsibilities include educating patients and families, responding to cardiac emergencies, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Current and valid RN license in the United States.
• BSN degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year cardiac clinical nursing experience.
• BLS and ACLS certifications or must obtain within 30 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough cardiac assessments including vital signs and ECG interpretation.
• Administer medications and cardiac-specific treatments per physician orders.
• Monitor and document patient progress and communicate concerns promptly.
• Collaborate with cardiologists and other professionals for comprehensive care.
• Educate patients and families on cardiac disease management and discharge care.
• Respond to cardiac emergencies with appropriate interventions.
• Maintain accurate medical records and participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Advanced clinical assessment

Vital signs interpretation

Telemetry monitoring

Cardiac care collaboration

Education

BSN degree

Tools

Telemetry monitoring equipment

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

Job description

UAB Medical West Hospital in McCalla, Alabama is seeking an RN for Cardiac Care to deliver specialized nursing care to patients with acute and chronic cardiac conditions. You will perform comprehensive assessments, monitor vital signs, administer treatments, and collaborate with cardiology and multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.

Responsibilities include educating patients and families, responding to cardiac emergencies, and maintaining accurate records.