Heart Failure ICU RN — Open-Heart/LVAD Care

ChristianaCare; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 58,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) with company contributions

Generous PTO and rollover

12 weeks parental leave

Tuition assistance

Wellness and employee perks

Job summary

ChristianaCare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Heart Failure Unit (5E) at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. This full-time daytime/midnight rotating role involves caring for high-acuity cardiac patients, including post-operative LVAD and open-heart surgery cases.

The RN will perform advanced assessments, continuous cardiac monitoring, medication administration, and patient education, with weekends/holidays as required.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred
• Commitment to obtaining BSN within three years of date of hire
• At least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse
• Previous stepdown experience preferred
• Previous critical care experience preferred
• BLS required; ACLS preferred
• Delaware RN licensure or eligibility for licensure in Delaware

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients on the Heart Failure Unit
• Perform advanced assessment and continuous hemodynamic and cardiac monitoring
• Administer medications and educate patients and families
• Detect early changes in patient condition and respond appropriately
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate care

Skills

Patient care

Advanced assessment

Hemodynamic monitoring

Education

BSN

Delaware RN licensure

Tools

ECG interpretation

Job description

ChristianaCare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Heart Failure Unit (5E) at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. This full-time daytime/midnight rotating role involves caring for high-acuity cardiac patients, including post-operative LVAD and open-heart surgery cases.

The RN will perform advanced assessments, continuous cardiac monitoring, medication administration, and patient education, with weekends/holidays as required.