Cardiac ICU RN – Open-Heart & LVAD Care

ChristianaCare; North East (MD); On-site; USD 58,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Retirement plan (403b)

Paid time off with rollover

Tuition assistance

Care@Work & family support

Job summary

ChristianaCare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Heart Failure Unit (5E) at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. The unit provides high-acuity cardiac care with 36 beds, including 12 postoperative open-heart and LVAD patients.

You will deliver comprehensive nursing care on a rotating 7A-7P/7P-7A schedule. The role requires at least 1 year of RN experience, BSN preferred with commitment to obtain BSN within 3 years, Delaware licensure or eligibility, and BLS (ACLS preferred).

Qualifications

• RN with at least 1 year of experience.
• BLS is required; ACLS is preferred.
• Delaware RN licensure or eligibility is required or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients on the Heart Failure Unit, including high-acuity cardiac cases.
• Perform advanced assessment, continuous hemodynamic and cardiac monitoring, and medication administration.
• Educate patients and families, and detect early changes in patient condition for timely intervention.
• Care for patients with chest tubes, central venous catheters, and external pacing wires per unit protocols.

Skills

RN experience (1+ year)

Critical care exposure

BLS certified

ACLS preferred

Education

BSN preferred

Commitment to obtaining BSN within 3 years of hire

Delaware RN licensure or eligibility

Job description

ChristianaCare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Heart Failure Unit (5E) at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. The unit provides high-acuity cardiac care with 36 beds, including 12 postoperative open-heart and LVAD patients.

You will deliver comprehensive nursing care on a rotating 7A-7P/7P-7A schedule. The role requires at least 1 year of RN experience, BSN preferred with commitment to obtain BSN within 3 years, Delaware licensure or eligibility, and BLS (ACLS preferred).