Registered Nurse – Cardiac Surgery PCU

LiveWell Homecare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Career growth

Shift differentials

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency in Missouri seeks a Registered Nurse to provide specialized cardiac post-surgical care in a fast-paced setting, including patients with ventricular assist devices and post-transplant support. You will deliver direct patient care, educate families, develop care plans, and coordinate with care teams, while upholding safety, regulatory standards, and quality improvements.

Applicants should hold an RN license; Bachelor’s degree preferred, with at least two years of

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Strong critical thinking and autonomous decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in cardiac post-surgical setting.
• Educate patients and families on illness management.
• Develop individualized care plans.
• Ensure effective communication across care teams.

Skills

Critical thinking

Autonomous decision-making

Passion for nursing

Education

RN license

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide specialized cardiac care in a fast-paced, post-surgical environment supporting cardiac patients, including those with ventricular assist devices and post-transplant care.

The nurse will deliver direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, while promoting patient safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include educating patients and families on illness management, developing individualized care plans, and ensuring effective communication across care teams.

Qualifications include an RN license, with preferred candidates holding a Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of experience. Strong critical thinking, autonomous decision-making skills, and a passion for nursing are essential.

Key duties involve providing patient-centered care, supporting regulatory compliance, and participating in professional development activities.

This role offers benefits, opportunities for career growth via a structured RN career ladder, shift differentials, and a sign-on bonus for eligible applicants.