RN - Heart Failure Unit | Open-Heart & LVAD Care (Rotating)

Jobtome; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare's Heart Failure Unit is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our 5E post‑critical care team on a full‑time, rotating day and night schedule (7A–7P and 7P–7A). The unit provides high‑acuity cardiac care, including post‑operative open‑heart surgery and LVAD patients.

The ideal candidate has at least one year RN experience, BLS, and is licensed or eligible in Delaware. BSN preferred with a plan to obtain BSN within three years.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred with commitment to obtaining BSN within three years.
• Minimum one year of experience as a Registered Nurse required.
• Delaware RN licensure or eligibility required.
• Previous stepdown experience preferred.
• Previous critical care experience preferred.
• BLS required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to heart failure unit patients.
• Perform advanced assessment and continuous hemodynamic monitoring.
• Administer medications and educate patients.
• Monitor for changes in patient condition and respond.
• Care for chest tubes, drains, central venous catheters, and pacing wires.

Skills

BLS certified

ACLS preferred

RN experience 1 year+

Education

BSN preferred

Commitment to BSN within 3 years

Delaware RN licensure or eligibility

Job description

ChristianaCare's Heart Failure Unit is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our 5E post‑critical care team on a full‑time, rotating day and night schedule (7A–7P and 7P–7A). The unit provides high‑acuity cardiac care, including post‑operative open‑heart surgery and LVAD patients.

The ideal candidate has at least one year RN experience, BLS, and is licensed or eligible in Delaware. BSN preferred with a plan to obtain BSN within three years.