Registered Nurse Cardiac PCU
About the Role
As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will deliver compassionate, high-quality care that impacts patients' well-being and recovery. You will provide individualized, comprehensive care, including critical assessments, skilled procedures, and implementation of patient care plans. This role is in a 24-bed Critical Care Unit specializing in cardiac thoracic and vascular care, as well as PCU levels of care. Staffing ratio is 1:3 or 1:4.
Responsibilities
- Provides continuous cardiac monitoring, arrhythmia recognition, and intervention.
- Initiates and titrates multiple complex cardiac-related infusions at higher doses.
- Initiates and titrates drips related to critical care DKA/HHS algorithms.
- Uses phenobarbital for CIWA patients.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing (required upon hire).
- 1-2 years of med/surg experience or new graduate with completion of a senior practicum in a specialty area (e.g., Critical Care, ED, PACU).
- For those with no previous PCU/ICU experience, must successfully complete the PCU residency or critical care residency program.
- Active Washington State Registered Nurse license (required upon hire).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - CPR certification (required upon hire).
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (required within 6 months of hire).
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- One year of related work experience in an acute care setting.
- Previous PCU/ICU experience.
- Critical RN certification (Adult/Neonatal/Pediatric/Acute).
- Certified Neuroscience RN (CNRN).
About the Workplace
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare since 1891. With a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, the organization serves the Puget Sound area through a network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites. The team delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, grounded in rigorous research and education.
Pay
$48.36 - $85.71 per hour.