Lead RN - PCCU

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Retirement plans

Generous time off

World-class facilities

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore is seeking a registered nurse to lead the Progressive Cardiac Care Unit, providing direct patient care, mentoring staff, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes.

The 32-bed PCCU handles acute cardiac conditions with a mix of medical care and Cath/EP procedures. Full-time, 40 hours weekly on a 12-hour day shift, with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Maryland or Compact state at time of hire.
• BSN required; MSN preferred.
• 2 years of acute PCCU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads nursing operations within the Progressive Cardiac Care inpatient setting.
• Provides direct patient care and mentors staff.
• Partners with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

Skills

RN Licensure

Telemetry/ICU Experience

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

Education

BSN required

MSN preferred

ADN acceptable with BSN plan

Job description

Make it happen at Hopkins.

Weekly Working Hours: 40-hours/week full-time

Shift: 12-hour day shift

Job Details & Qualifications:

Leads nursing operations within the Progressive Cardiac Care inpatient care setting, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care. Provides direct patient care, guides and mentors the staff, and partners with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Ensures compliance with policies, regulatory standards, and evidence-based best practices. Serves as a clinical role model in all interactions with patients, family, visitors, providers, and other staff members.

The Progressive Cardiac Care Unit at The Johns Hopkins Hospital is a 32-bed unit, consisting of 20 telemetry, and 12 ICU step-down beds. The unit cares for highly acute cardiac medicine patients with diagnoses such as acute MI, cardiomyopathy, dysrhythmia, and heart failure. Treatments are primarily medical, but frequently include intervention in the Cardiac Cath & Electrophysiology lab, including stent placement, ablation, PPM/AICD implantation, Impella devices and TAVR's. Due to the chronicity of cardiac disease, the Registered Nurse will have the opportunity to form strong positive relationships due to the extended stays of many patients and their families. This unit is resourced a full-time monitor watch tech to assist in early detection of EKG changes and to alert staff of lethal rhythms. Staff on the floor will gain experience with vasoactive drip titration, Swann-Ganz catheters, LVADs, phlebotomy & IV insertion, ACLS, and palliative care.

The Johns Hopkins Hospital has been at the forefront of discovery, innovation, and medical advances for over 125 years. Our reputation for excellence has earned us a spot on U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals list for over two decades. We believe that the commitment from our entire professional staff is one of the primary reasons we can continually set the standard of excellence in patient care, both in our community and around the world. Renowned for our specialty services and innovative clinical advances, we strive to make The Johns Hopkins Hospital an exceptional place to work, learn and advance your career.

Qualifications:

• 2-years acute PCCU experience preferred
• Proficient in RN I; RN II; RN III competencies required
• Active Maryland or Compact RN license is required at time of hire
• BLS CPR required
• BSN (Required); MSN preferred
• BSN (preferred) and applicants w/an ADN in nursing will be considered. Per nursing guidelines, must matriculate into a BSN program.

We’re proud to offer a robust benefits package that supports your health, growth, and well-being. Discover our full offerings and costs here:mybenefitsjhhs.com

What Awaits You:

• Competitive pay and benefits that support you at every stage of your life and career.
• Retirement plans with employer contributionsto help you plan confidently for the future.
• Generous time offso you can unplug, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.
• Access to world-class facilities and innovative technologythat fuel your curiosity.
• Endless opportunities to advance your careeras part of the Johns Hopkins team.