RN, CVRU - FT, Nights

Saint Luke's; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's East Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiovascular Recovery Unit (CVRU) in Lincoln, Nebraska. This full-time night shift (36 hours/week) role focuses on patients undergoing complex cardiovascular and interventional procedures and requires strong clinical judgement and leadership within the unit.

You will deliver high-quality nursing care, coordinate with the multidisciplinary team, and serve as a clinical resource for new staff, contributing to positive patient

Qualifications

• Recent RN with valid license and ability to work in a cardiovascular recovery unit.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from AHA or Red Cross is required.
• Associate Degree in Nursing is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality nursing care to patients undergoing complex cardiovascular procedures.
• Manage acute and critical diagnoses with clinical judgement.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team and coordinate patient care.

Skills

Cardiac care

Critical care

Nursing process

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Job Description

Cardiovascular Recovery Unit.

Saint Luke's East Hospital is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the dynamic Cardiovascular Recovery Unit. Position: Registered Nurse – CVRU

Schedule: Full Time, 36 Hours/Week – Nights

Join a dynamic and collaborative cardiac and critical care team where your expertise and clinical judgement truly make a difference. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality nursing care to patients undergoing complex cardiovascular and interventional procedures, as well as managing acute and critical diagnoses. The RN functions with a high degree of clinical judgement, accountability, and critical thinking while collaborating within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Patient Population & Clinical Focus

The RN will care for patients with, but not limited to:

• Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)
• Pacemaker placement
• Peripheral vascular procedures
• Interventional radiology (IR) procedures
• Respiratory failure
• DKA/insulin drips
• Post–STEMI recovery
• Other acute and complex cardiac and critical care diagnoses

Functions independently and accountable for utilizing the nursing process. Coordinates the care for a group of patients with the Multidisciplinary Team. Delegates tasks appropriately. Identifies hospital resources. Serves as a clinical resource for new employees. Demonstrates positive formal or informal leadership within unit or department.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Less than 1 year

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Registered Nurse - Various

Associate Degree

Job Details

Full Time

Night (United States of America)