RN I - 6 West Cardiac PCU

Carilion Clinic; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation allowance

Job summary

Carilion Clinic’s 6 West Cardiac PCU is seeking a passionate RN I for a full-time, in-person role in Roanoke, VA. The unit offers Chest Pain care, telemetry, and short-stay cardiac patients, with shifts covering day/evening/night and weekend/holiday requirements.

The RN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care under EPIC documentation, collaborating with physicians and care teams to improve outcomes. A sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available for qualifying candidates.

Qualifications

• Graduate of school of professional nursing or eligible to sit for VA licensure.
• AHA BLS-HCP required; ACLS/PALS/NRP may be required based on unit.
• Computer skills for electronic medical records (EPIC).

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care for all ages on the Cardiac PCU.
• Deliver evidence-based nursing care with accuracy and empathy.
• Collaborate with the health care team to optimize patient outcomes and safety.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of nursing program

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

RN I - 6 West Cardiac PCU# Carilion Clinic## RN I - 6 West Cardiac PCUApply: Fully In-Person: Roanoke, Virginia: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: December 17, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R160084## **Employment Status:**Full time## **Shift:**Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)## **Facility:**1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke## **Requisition Number:**R160084 RN I - 6 West Cardiac PCU (Open)# **How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:**RN opportunity on a Cardiology Progressive Care Unit. Primarily shift depending on need with weekend and holiday requirement. Sign on bonus and relocation allowance available to qualifying candidates. 6 West is an Accredited Chest Pain Unit through the American College of Cardiology. The 24-bed unit provides specialized care and cardiac monitoring for cardiac observation, cardiac procedural patients as well as short stay inpatients such as chest pain, atrial fibrillation, syncope, and NSTEMI. The unit is also a primary unit for Congestive Heart Failure patients. As a registered nurse, you are expected to consistently deliver the best in care and customer service and demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with our patients, their families, visitors, and with each other. As part of the health care team, RNs assume primary accountability for nursing coordination and provision of individualized care for patients of all ages. The registered nurse also utilizes delegation and critical thinking skills to provide quality service through a team oriented, collaborative approach to patient care.* Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care in order to achieve optimum patient outcomes for patients of all ages as appropriate to service area.* Age specific admission and ongoing assessments are completed, documented and used to develop a plan of care.* Collaborates with members of the health care team/patient/family to develop, implement, and evaluate an age-specific interdisciplinary plan of care. Revises plan according to changes in patient status.* Treatments and medications for patients of all ages are accurately administered and documented utilizing automated computer systems, including electronic medical records.* Patient/family (caregiver) educational needs are identified in a timely manner, incorporated into the plan of care, implemented and documented appropriately.* Contributes to Carilion Clinic’s performance improvement activities.* Consistently demonstrates the role of patient advocate, protector of patient’s rights, and provider of psychological/social/cultural support.* Applies knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for patients served.* Determines and performs within clinical, leadership, and/or education pathways to support (direct/indirect) evidenced based, quality patient care service and performance improvement.* Exhibits clinical expertise in rapidly changing circumstances.* Plans strategies to reduce length of stay, turnaround time, resource consumption and improve patient outcomes.* Functions as role model for clinical practice to coworker, students, and physicians. Manages resources, establishes priorities, and modifies environment to meet patient care needs.* Completes manager/director predetermined projects within specified time frame and according to pre-established guidelines.* Uses problem-solving methods to facilitate resolution to patient and personnel situations that present in the work area.* Takes an active role in the orientation of new employees.* Provides feedback to staff using appropriate communication and documentation.* Provides input into practice, environment, and work issues by participating on unit, hospital, and/or system activities which facilitates staff participation/input in decision making.* Assists with providing education activities for unit/department.# **What We Require:****Education:** Graduate of school of professional nursing of an accredited college or graduate of an approved program eligible to sit for the VA licensure exam. **Licensure/Certification:** Currently licensed as Registered Nurse in Virginia or eligible to obtain Virginia RN licensure.**Life Support:** AHA BLS-HCP required. May be required to obtain/maintain BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP based on specific work unit. **Other:** Computer skills required for electronic medical record (EPIC).**Compensation Range:**$33.52 - $50.28*Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.***Recruiter:**MELISSA FERGUSON**Recruiter Email:**[e-mail]**For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.**Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.