Registered Nurse Cardiovascular Unit Full Time Days

Baptist Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility for qualified candidates

Job summary

Baptist Health in Louisville, Kentucky is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for the Cardiovascular Unit. This full-time role encompasses 36 hours weekly, working from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with a rotation every third weekend. You will care for a range of cardiac patients, from intervention to discharge, ensuring their needs are met through strong critical thinking and technical skills.

The ideal candidate will possess an active Kentucky RN License, as well as BCLS and ACLS qualifications. Join a team focused on clinical excellence, teamwork, and innovation.

Qualifications

• Assess patient needs and implement interventions.
• Maintain a nursing care plan addressing patient needs.
• Provide technical care and resources to patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Join a team in the Cardiovascular Unit to care for patients.
• Handle pre- and post-cardiac interventions.
• Support patients through their entire journey from intervention to discharge.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Technical care

Education

Active Kentucky RN License

BCLS

ACLS

Job description

Summary

Seeking Registered Nurse for Cardiovascular Unit!

Full Time, Days (7a-7p - every 3rd weekend rotation)

Join our team in the Cardiovascular Unit as a Registered Nurse, working Full Time, 36 Hours Weekly. The unit consists of a 15-bed observation unit (CVI) and an additional 12-bed unit (CVU) for intermediate care. CVI specializes in caring for patients pre- and post-cardiac interventions such as PTCA, cardioversion, and generator implants, as well as those with atypical chest pain requiring cardiac monitoring. CVU provides post‑op care for cardiac surgery patients following open‑heart recovery. Our RN's care for patients through their entire journey, from intervention to discharge. New graduate nurses are encouraged to apply. The Cardiac Nurse assesses patient needs, implements interventions, and maintains a nursing care plan to address those needs. Strong critical thinking skills are essential as nurses provide technical care and act as resources to guide patients and families through their cardiac journey.

Bonus Eligible for Qualified Candidates

Requirements

• Active Kentucky RN License
• BCLS Required
• ACLS Required

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.