Cardiovascular Surgical ICU Nurse — Growth & Impact

UNC Health; North Carolina; On-site; USD 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse on the 6HV Cardiovascular Surgical Intermediate Care Unit in Raleigh, NC. The role emphasizes coordinated care, education, and collaboration with on‑unit pharmacists, APPs, and multidisciplinary rounds to deliver high‑quality cardiovascular surgery patient care.

Qualified candidates are licensed RNs in NC, with BLS certification and at least one year of nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in NC.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing must be obtained within seven years of employment if hired after 2014.

Responsibilities

• Education: identify learning needs and provide patient education materials.
• Evaluate care and adjust plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Implement care for patients with complex problems and ensure safety.
• Lead and collaborate to achieve unit goals and optimize care delivery.
• Assess patient data to determine priorities and discharge needs.
• Plan care with families and resources across disciplines.
• Engage in research and discuss applicability with staff.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

BLS

Communication

Education

RN license (North Carolina)

BSN or higher plan/deadline

Tools

GE bedside monitoring

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

UNC Health is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse on the 6HV Cardiovascular Surgical Intermediate Care Unit in Raleigh, NC. The role emphasizes coordinated care, education, and collaboration with on‑unit pharmacists, APPs, and multidisciplinary rounds to deliver high‑quality cardiovascular surgery patient care.

Qualified candidates are licensed RNs in NC, with BLS certification and at least one year of nursing experience.