Cardiac Surgery PCU Nurse - Telemetry & Hemodynamics

Seacrest Behavioral Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Seacrest Behavioral Health is seeking a Cardiac Surgery PCU Registered Nurse to provide specialized nursing care for post-operative cardiac patients in a progressive care unit. You will monitor hemodynamics and telemetry, administer medications, manage complications, and coordinate care to promote early recovery.

The role emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and commitment to evidence-based practice, with a focus on patient and family education throughout the recovery process.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure and ability to provide progressive care for post-cardiac surgery patients.
• Strong clinical assessment skills with proficiency in hemodynamic and telemetry monitoring.
• Competence in medication administration and complication management.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and commitment to evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients in a progressive care unit following cardiac surgery.
• Monitor hemodynamics and telemetry to support safe recovery.
• Administer medications and respond to post-operative complications.
• Coordinate care to promote early recovery and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Educate patients and families on care plans, recovery expectations, and ongoing needs.

Skills

RN licensure

Telemetry monitoring

Clinical assessment

Communication

Job description

Seacrest Behavioral Health is seeking a Cardiac Surgery PCU Registered Nurse to provide specialized nursing care for post-operative cardiac patients in a progressive care unit. You will monitor hemodynamics and telemetry, administer medications, manage complications, and coordinate care to promote early recovery.

The role emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and commitment to evidence-based practice, with a focus on patient and family education throughout the recovery process.