Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Surgical

Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc.; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center is seeking a newly licensed or experienced RN to join our Cardiac Surgical unit. Be part of a Magnet-designated 6-time medical center renowned for excellence in cardiac care and patient outcomes.

We welcome new grads and experienced nurses who are passionate about cardiac care, teamwork, and delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care. Orientation is provided in two phases, with a focus on both standard cardiac care and advanced heart transplant/VAD needs.

Qualifications

• Completed accredited nursing program and RN license.
• BLS certification required.
• New grads welcome to apply.
• Interest in cardiac care and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process.
• Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and best patient experience across the continuum.

Skills

Cardiac care interest

Teamwork

Communication

Clinical decision making

Patient safety advocacy

Education

Registered Nurse license

BLS Certification

Nursing degree from accredited program

Job description

Our Cardiac Surgical unit is seeking a dynamic newly licensed or tenured nurses to join our team of nursing excellence. Join Aurora St. Luke's a 6 times Magnet designated Medical Center!

Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care.

At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health- because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.

Your feedback matters.

Every nurse's voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

Where You Will Work:

9ST is a 48 bed Adult Moderate Acuity Cardiovascular Surgical unit. Working closely with the CVICU, we provide care to those patients needing specialty services before and after their heart surgery, heart transplant and/or ventricular assist device (VAD). Orientation to our unit is completed in two phases. Phase one focuses on the care of the cardiac surgical patient with phase 2 centering on the more complex needs of the heart transplant, ultrafiltration or VAD patient. Ensuring that our patients always receive care from the most professionally trained nurse we. 9ST is proud of our quality and patient satisfaction scores. Our dedicated team is always open to new nurses who are looking for a challenging but rewarding nursing career

This is an excellent environment for both experienced nurses and new graduate RNs, who are strongly encouraged to apply.

We're Looking For:

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
• New Grads Welcome!
• Strong interest and passion for cardiac care
• A commitment to teamwork, communication, and continual professional growth

What You'll Do:

• As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

About This Location:

Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center is a destination for advanced care, innovation, and excellence. As the only hospital in Wisconsin with a 24/6 on-site heart-care team, St. Luke's delivers premier cardiac and stroke services recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association.

Whether patients require common surgery or pioneering treatment, our specialty physicians provide expert care and excellent outcomes-placing you at the center of some of the most advanced care in the region.