RN- Intermediate/Critical Care

FirstHealth of the Carolinas; Pinehurst (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance through FirstU

Exclusive employee discounts via Perk‑

Competitive retirement savings plan

Free gym membership at FirstHealth

Job summary

FirstHealth of the Carolinas in North Carolina is seeking a capable RN to join the 18-bed CVT unit, providing cardiothoracic and vascular surgery support and managing advanced monitoring. Nurses develop strong assessment skills and treat patients from admission through discharge, with ACLS certification required, BCLS, and at least two years of experience; a compact state RN license is acceptable.

Join a nationally recognized health system offering comprehensive benefits, professional growth,

Qualifications

• Valid NC RN License or Compact State RN License.
• BCLS & ACLS required.
• 2 Years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Nurses manage care on the CVT unit for cardiothoracic and vascular cases.
• Care includes drip titrations, chest tubes and ventilators.
• Care spans admission through discharge with ACLS certification.

Skills

ACLS

BCLS

Critical care nursing

Education

NC RN License

Compact State RN License

Job description

Overview

FirstHealth of the Carolinasis a nationally recognized health care system serving central North Carolina. With four hospitals and more than 600 beds, we provide advanced, patient‑centered care across the region. Our system includes the Reid Heart Center-home to the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center-offering leading‑edge cardiac services.

More than 6,500 employees support our mission across 75+ locations within a 15‑county service area. FirstHealth has earned numerous distinctions for exceptional patient care and outcomes, with honors from Healthgrades, U.S. News & World Report, and Becker’s Healthcare.

Employee Benefits

At FirstHealth of the Carolinas, we are committed to supporting both the professional growth and personal well‑being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to help you thrive, including:

• Free membershipto any of our seven FirstHealth Fitness Centers
• Educational assistancethrough FirstU to support academic and professional development
• Exclusive employee discountsthrough PerkSpot
• Competitive retirement savings planwith employer match

These benefits reflect our dedication to creating an environment where your career and well‑being come first. Join us as we work toward our goal of becoming the best place to work in health care.

Responsibilities

CVT is an 18-bed acuity adaptable unit specializing cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgery, and management of Intra-aortic balloon pumps, and Impella devices. Nurses develop strong assessment skills and become experts at managing drip titrations, chest tubes, and ventilators.

With the acuity adaptable approach, nurses manage care of the patient requiring open heart surgery from admission through discharge. This setting provides for efficient patient care and strengthens the nurse/patient relationship. Nurse are required to obtain and maintain ACLS certification.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Valid NC RN License or Compact State RN License
• BCLS & ACLS required
• 2 Years of experience required