Cardiac PCU RN: Impactful Critical Care Nursing

St-Michael-Medical-Center; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in the Puget Sound region is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our 24-bed cardiac care unit. You will provide individualized, high-quality care, perform assessments, and implement care plans within an interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes continuous cardiac monitoring, infusion titration for complex cardiac therapies, and adherence to critical care protocols including DKA/HHS management and CIWA protocols. WA RN license required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• 1-2 years med/surg experience or a new graduate with senior practicum in a specialty area.
• Registered Nurse: WA license at hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provides continuous cardiac monitoring and arrhythmia recognition/intervention.
• Initiates and titrates complex cardiac-related infusions at higher doses.
• Initiates and titrates drips related to critical care DKA/HHS protocols.
• Uses CIWA protocols with phenobarbital when indicated.

Skills

BLS CPR

ACLS

Education

Nursing degree/diploma

WA RN license

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in the Puget Sound region is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our 24-bed cardiac care unit. You will provide individualized, high-quality care, perform assessments, and implement care plans within an interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes continuous cardiac monitoring, infusion titration for complex cardiac therapies, and adherence to critical care protocols including DKA/HHS management and CIWA protocols. WA RN license required.