CCU RN

CHI; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 41,328 - 59,305; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Chattanooga is hiring a Cardiac Nurse (CCU RN) to provide critical care to cardiac patients. You will be responsible for monitoring vital signs, administering therapies, and advocating for patients in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will possess an Associate of Nursing and registered nursing credentials in Tennessee. This full-time role offers an entry-level position with a pay range of $30.00 to $43.05 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with the state of Tennessee.
• Basic Life Support certification required upon hire.
• Familiarity with advanced cardiac life support is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients for vital signs and acute changes.
• Administer medications and manage IV therapies.
• Coordinate patient needs effectively during changing situations.
• Create a healing environment promoting patient dignity.

Skills

Patient monitoring

Therapeutic interventions

Critical thinking

Patient advocacy

Teaching and coaching

Education

Associate of Nursing

Registered Nurse: TN

Basic Life Support (CPR)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Job description

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Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Cardiac Nurse, you’ll care for patients who may have life‑threatening cardiac events or conditions while helping their families navigate daily care and plan for healing and maintenance outside of the hospital. Your day will vary, as you adapt to evolving patient needs, observing vitals, reporting warning signs early and working with a multidisciplinary team of cardiologists, EKG techs, and other cardiovascular professionals.

• Diagnostic and patient monitoring – detection, recognition of acute changes, escalation of concerns/critical results.
• Administration and monitoring of therapeutic interventions and regimens – starting and maintaining IV therapies, administering medication per patient’s rights, preventing falls and skin breakdown, following safety policies.
• Effective management of rapidly changing situations – identifying, assessing and anticipating needs.
• Organization and priority management – coordinating multiple patient needs in a timely manner.
• Providing a healing environment – patient comfort, respect for human dignity, patient advocacy.
• Teaching and coaching – assessing patient readiness, explaining conditions and recovery plans.

Required Job Requirements

• Associate of Nursing upon hire.
• Registered Nurse: TN, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support – CPR, upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 6 months.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing, upon hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support, upon hire.

Where You'll Work

CHI Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit, is an award‑winning, faith‑based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services.

Pay Range

$30.00 – $43.05 per hour

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider (Hospitals and Health Care)