Cardiothoracic Progressive Care Registered Nurse

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BJC HealthCare in St. Louis is seeking a Cardiothoracic PCU Registered Nurse to deliver expert care to progressive care patients recovering from cardiothoracic procedures.

You will perform comprehensive assessments, monitor cardiac and respiratory status, interpret telemetry, and administer medications and infusions. You will educate patients and families, coordinate care with cardiologists, surgeons, and an interdisciplinary team, support safe transitions of care, and contribute to

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments of progressive care patients recovering from cardiothoracic procedures.
• Monitor and manage complex cardiac and respiratory conditions; interpret telemetry.
• Administer medications and infusions as ordered; coordinate care with cardiologists, surgeons, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Educate patients and families; support safe transitions of care and discharge planning.
• Contribute to evidence-based practice, quality initiatives, and continuous learning within a collaborative environment.

Job description

BJC HealthCare is seeking a Cardiothoracic PCU Registered Nurse to deliver expert care to progressive care patients recovering from cardiothoracic procedures. In this mission-driven, patient-focused role, you will perform comprehensive assessments, manage complex cardiac and respiratory conditions, interpret telemetry, administer medications and infusions, and coordinate care with cardiologists, surgeons, and an interdisciplinary team. You will educate patients and families, support safe transitions of care, and contribute to evidence-based practice, quality initiatives, and continuous learning within an inclusive, collaborative environment.