Registered Nurse Cardiac PCU

St-Michael-Medical-Center; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in the Puget Sound region is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our 24-bed cardiac care unit. You will provide individualized, high-quality care, perform assessments, and implement care plans within an interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes continuous cardiac monitoring, infusion titration for complex cardiac therapies, and adherence to critical care protocols including DKA/HHS management and CIWA protocols. WA RN license required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• 1-2 years med/surg experience or a new graduate with senior practicum in a specialty area.
• Registered Nurse: WA license at hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provides continuous cardiac monitoring and arrhythmia recognition/intervention.
• Initiates and titrates complex cardiac-related infusions at higher doses.
• Initiates and titrates drips related to critical care DKA/HHS protocols.
• Uses CIWA protocols with phenobarbital when indicated.

Skills

BLS CPR

ACLS

Education

Nursing degree/diploma

WA RN license

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 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 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.