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CommonSpirit Health RN Cardiac ICU in TACOMA, Washington
Overview
Cardiac Nurse
It takes a very skilled cardiac nurse to monitor patients with high acuity heart issues in the CVICU. They care for our patients who’ve experienced cardiac surgery, MI, heart failure, cardiac dysrhythmias, structural heart disease, hypothermia post-cardiac arrest, vascular surgery and ventricular assist devices for destination or bridge to transplant therapy. We’ve made sure each of our 24 private room beds are equipped with the capability of NIBP, SpO2, arterial, pulmonary artery, cardiac output, temperature and arrhythmia monitoring. If you are a passionate cardiac nurse ready to work for an organization who champions your skillset, it’s time to talk to St Joseph Medical Center!
Responsibilities
*$10K Sign On Bonus for Experienced Critical Care Nurses that are new to CHI *
What you’ll do
Provide continuous cardiac monitoring, arrhythmia recognition and intervention
Initiate multiple, complex cardiac related infusions at higher doses
Care for patients with invasive lines i.e.: arterial lines, pulmonary artery catheter, ventriculosomy/ICP
Monitor intubated/mechanically ventilated patients, acute post cardiac surgery patients, and acute trauma patients
Why you should choose us
St Joseph Medical Center’s Cardiac Surgery program was honored as a prestigious three star program for CABG and Aortic Valve Replacement procedures by the Society for Thoracic Surgery. Only 33 out of 989 hospitals evaluated in the U.S. received this esteemed rating for both procedures.
This unit has an experienced clinical manager and an experienced critical care educator to advance our nursing practice and education.
Normal ratios for cardiac patients are 1:1 or 1:2 and 1:3 for progressive care.
Qualifications
Requirements
We are looking for a responsible and compassionate Registered Nurse with exceptional clinical skills, a caring attitude, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license that allows you to practice in our state
Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Basic Life Support (BLS) required
Specialty certifications: CCRN/CMC,CSC,CHFN (preferred)
Previous ICU, Advanced Heart Failure experience, Impella, VAD and ECMO experience (preferred)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or attainment within six months of hire is required.
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Requisition ID 2021-153647
Employment Type Full Time
Department Cardiac ICU
Hours / Pay Period 72
Shift 12 Hour Day
Standard Hours 7:00am - 7:30pm
Facility / Process Level : Name CHI Franciscan St Joseph Medical Center
Location WA-TACOMA
Equal Opportunity CommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.