Registered Nurse Cardiovascular Unit Full Time Nights

Baptist Healthcare System; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Cardiovascular Unit. This full-time night position runs 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM with every 3rd weekend rotation. The unit is a progressive care setting with dedicated CVI and CVU beds and provides care throughout the patient’s cardiac journey.

New graduates are encouraged to apply. The RN assesses patient needs, implements interventions, and updates the care plan, using strong critical thinking to guide families through the cardiac journey.

Qualifications

• Active Kentucky RN License is required.
• BCLS certification is required.
• ACLS certification is required.

Education

Active Kentucky RN License

BCLS Required

ACLS Required

Job description

Summary

Job Description: Seeking Registered Nurse for Cardiovascular Unit! Full Time, Nights (7p-7:30a - every 3rd weekend rotation)

Bonus Eligible for Qualified Candidates

Join our team in the Cardiovascular Unit as a Registered Nurse , working Full Time, 36 Hours Weekly. This is a Progressive Care Unit that consists of 15 beds on CVI and 16 beds on CVU. 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.

Requirements

• Active Kentucky RN License
• BCLS Required
• ACLS Required

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.