Cardiac Transplant & LVAD RN — Step-Down Expert

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Medical Insurance

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

TRS Contributions

Tuition Reimbursement

Certification Pay

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking an experienced RN for the Cardiac Step Down unit serving heart and LVAD transplant patients. You will monitor post-operative patients, interpret rhythms, manage cardiac meds, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

This full-time role emphasizes continuous monitoring, comprehensive nursing assessments, and high-quality patient-focused care within a renowned academic medical center. ACLS/BLS; Texas license required; BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• RN license required; Texas or compact license upon hire.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• 1 year RN experience in transplant or cardiac care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and document findings with age-specific considerations.
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and monitor patient status continuously.
• Administer and adjust cardiac meds and immunosuppressants as ordered.
• Collaborate with the care team to develop and update the plan of care.
• Educate patients and families and provide discharge planning information.

Skills

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Critical care nursing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Immunosuppressants management

Education

Nursing degree

BSN preferred

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking an experienced RN for the Cardiac Step Down unit serving heart and LVAD transplant patients. You will monitor post-operative patients, interpret rhythms, manage cardiac meds, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

This full-time role emphasizes continuous monitoring, comprehensive nursing assessments, and high-quality patient-focused care within a renowned academic medical center. ACLS/BLS; Texas license required; BSN preferred.