Registered Nurse Cardiac PCU

St-Michael-Medical-Center; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) for a 24-bed Critical Care/PCU unit serving cardiac, thoracic, and vascular patients in the Puget Sound region. The role emphasizes high-quality, compassionate care and collaborative team-based practice.

Responsibilities include continuous cardiac monitoring, complex infusion management, and adherence to critical care protocols. WA RN license, BLS, and ACLS within 6 months are required; 1–2 years med/surg experience or CCU/ICU

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program and WA RN licensure upon hire.
• 1–2 years med/surg experience or new graduate with senior practicum in CCU/ICU/ED.
• PCU residency or critical care residency for those without prior PCU/ICU experience.
• Candidates must maintain BLS; ACLS within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides continuous cardiac monitoring and arrhythmia recognition/intervention.
• Initiates and titrates complex cardiac infusions at higher doses.
• Initiates and titrates drips per critical care DKA/HHS algorithms.
• Uses phenobarbital for CIWA patients per protocol.

Skills

Critical care

Cardiac monitoring

Medication titration

Teamwork

ACLS readiness

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

BLS

ACLS

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery.

Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes.

This 24 bed Critical Care Unit houses patients being admitted for cardiac thoracic and vascular care. This unit also entails PCU levels of care. Staffing is 1-3:4.

Essential Duties:

• Provides continuous cardiac monitoring arrhythmia recognition and intervention.


• Initiates and titrates multiple complex cardiac related infusions at higher doses.


• Initiates and titrates drips related to critical care DKA/HHS algorithms.


• Use of phenobarbital for CIWA patients

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing., upon hire and


• 1-2 years med/surg experience or


• New graduate with completion of senior practicum in a specialty area i.e.: Critical Care, ED, PACU orFor those with no previous PCU/ICU experience, must successfully complete the PCU residency or the critical care residency program


• Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire and


• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and


• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 6 - months and

Preferred

• Bachelors Of Science Nursing and One year of related work experience in an acute care setting, upon hire and


• Previous PCU/ICU experience or


• Critical RN Adult/Neonatal/Pediatric/Acute, upon hire and


• Certified Neuroscience RN, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.