Registered Nurse, RN - Cardiovascular Recovery Unit (CVRU)

Novant Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for a 6-bed Cardiovascular Recovery Unit (CVRU) in Charlotte, NC. You will work closely with the care team to support patients recovering from open-heart surgery and provide specialized post-operative care.

This role emphasizes collaboration, clinical excellence, and compassionate patient-centered care within a high-acuity cardiovascular unit. Minimum education includes a BSN; licensure, experience, and ongoing learning are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
• If RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license.
• In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.

Responsibilities

• Lead the healthcare team by establishing an authentic personalized relationship with the patient and their chosen support system, collaborating with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate an individualized plan of care.
• Utilize best scientific evidence and compassion to assist the patient in navigating their health journey.
• Accept responsibility and accountability for management and provision of care in accordance with current policies and procedures.

Skills

One year relevant experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

What We Offer

Join a 6-bed Cardiovascular Recovery Unit (CVRU) specializing in the care of patients recovering from open-heart surgery. This small, high-acuity unit features an open-bay style floor, creating a collaborative environment where RNs work closely with one another and the care team.

This is a great opportunity for RNs who enjoy caring for surgical patients and want to build or advance their expertise in cardiovascular critical care.

Patient Population:

• Post-cardiac surgery
• High-acuity cardiovascular patients
• Patients requiring close monitoring and specialized post-operative care

The Registered Nurse serves as a leader of the healthcare team at Novant Health by establishing an authentic personalized relationship with the patient and their chosen support system, collaborating with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate an individualized plan of care that promotes optimal health or supports a peaceful death. The Registered Nurse utilizes best scientific evidence and compassion to assist the patient in navigating their health journey. The Registered Nurse accepts responsibility, authority, and accountability for management and provision of care in accordance with the current policies and procedures.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.
• Experience: One year relevant experience, preferred.
• Licensure/certification/registration: Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

188749