Cardiac Surgery Progressive Care Registered Nurse

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BJC HealthCare in St. Louis seeks a Cardiac Surgery PCU Registered Nurse to care for post–cardiac surgery patients in a progressive care setting.

You will perform comprehensive assessments, monitor hemodynamics and telemetry, administer medications, manage post-operative complications, and support early recovery. You will educate patients and families, contribute to evidence-based care and quality initiatives, and grow through robust training in a research-connected health system committed to

Qualifications

• Current RN license valid in Missouri.
• Experience in cardiac surgery recovery preferred.
• Ability to monitor and interpret telemetry and vitals.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments of post–operative cardiac patients.
• Monitor hemodynamics and telemetry to detect complications.
• Administer medications and manage pain and hemodynamics.
• Educate patients and families about recovery plans.

Skills

Postoperative care

Telemetry monitoring

Hemodynamic assessment

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

BJC HealthCare seeks a Cardiac Surgery PCU Registered Nurse to care for post–cardiac surgery patients in a progressive care setting. You will perform comprehensive assessments, monitor hemodynamics and telemetry, administer medications, manage post-operative complications, and support early recovery. Working with a collaborative, mission-driven team, you’ll educate patients and families, contribute to evidence-based care and quality initiatives, and grow through robust training in a research-connected health system committed to excellence, diversity, and community impact.