Cardiac PCU Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview

The Cardiac PCU Registered Nurse will provide specialized care to patients with cardiovascular conditions in a progressive care unit. This role requires expertise in telemetry, cardiac monitoring, and post-surgical patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care for patients with myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, and heart failure.
• Monitor pre/post-operative open-heart and vascular surgery patients.
• Administer blood and blood products as per protocols.
• Conduct breathing treatments, chest tube setups, and care for tracheostomy patients.
• Implement and manage cardioversion, defibrillation, and epicardial pacer procedures.
• Perform telemetry interpretation, including dysrhythmia management.
• Manage IV therapy and radial band management post-procedure.
• Ensure compliance with sternal precautions and management of patients with chest tubes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a cardiac progressive care unit or similar setting.
• Experience with surgical telemetry, specifically in open-heart and vascular surgery care.
• Strong knowledge of IV skills and telemetry monitoring.
• Preferred experience with Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD) and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS.
• Epic electronic health record experience is mandatory.

Work Environment

The position requires flexibility for floating to similar units as needed. Nurses will be expected to participate in every other weekend shifts and will work night shifts consisting of 12-hour schedules.

Patient-to-Nurse Ratio

The nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 1:4, but may increase to 1:5 during late-night shifts.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with patients and their families.
• Proficiency in telemetry and advanced cardiac life support practices.
• Ability to manage complex patient care independently while collaborating with the healthcare team.