CVICU RN

Harlingen Medical Center; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Harlingen Medical Center is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse to join the CVICU team on days for a full-time position. You will provide direct patient care in a high-acuity setting, coordinate with the care team, and ensure adherence to critical care standards.

The role supports patient privacy and family education throughout the ICU stay. The ideal candidate holds a valid RN license, BLS and ACLS, with CVICU experience preferred and CCRN/BSN credentials desired.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN license.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Completion of Critical Care Course preferred.
• Current ACLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Minimum of one year as a CVICU RN.
• Critical Care RN (CCRN) Certification preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of safe patient care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Direct patient care within the scope of practice and guide patient/family teaching.
• Communicate with the physician about changes in patient condition and test results.

Skills

CVICU experience

RN license

BLS

ACLS

CCRN preferred

BSN preferred

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Harlingen Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Overview

Harlingen Medical Center is a Level IV Trauma Designated hospital that specializes in Cardiovascular Service, Emergency Services, Neuroscience, Orthopedic Services, Radiology, Rehabilitation Services and Surgical Services. Harlingen Medical Center has provided high-quality “Patient Focused Care” to the residents of Western Cameron County for more than 15 years. Harlingen Medical Center, one of South Texas’s best kept secrets, offers patients the best of both worlds--a warm, caring environment, close to home while providing the wide range of services and expertise typically found in much larger facilities.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. The Registered Nurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of care in the ICU. The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her assigned patients; He/She communicates with the physician about changes in the patient’s clinical condition including hemodynamic monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and abnormal results and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Completion of Critical Care Course preferred.
• Current ACLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Minimum of one year as a CVICU RN.
• Critical Care RN (CCRN) Certification preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf