Registered Nurse RN Cardiovascular ICU

Pay

Hourly wage estimate: $33.74 – $50.62 per hour.

Schedule

Full‑Time Day Shift.

About the role

We are seeking a highly‑skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver exceptional patient care in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) at Chippenham Hospital. The RN will provide critical‑care nursing to patients with potentially life‑threatening heart conditions, including myocardial infarctions, coronary interventions, heart failure, and heart transplantation.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic care for seriously and critically ill patients with a variety of heart diseases and conditions, including resuscitation.
• Care for immediate post‑operative coronary artery bypass patients, valve repair/replacement patients, and patients following MAZE procedures, and participate in patient/family education.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor vital signs in accordance with facility policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient conditions using computerized documentation systems each shift.
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of nurses, cardiac specialists, and patient‑care staff.
• Maintain cultural and diversity awareness when interacting with patients, visitors, co‑workers, and other customers.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (BSN preferred).
• Current Registered Nurse license in Virginia or a current multistate compact license.
• At least 1 year of nursing experience in an acute‑care hospital setting (required).
• At least 1 year of critical‑care (ICU) nursing experience (preferred).
• Current American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100 % match on 3 %–9 % of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Flexible spending accounts and preferred banking partnerships.
• Retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial‑wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student‑loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health‑protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity‑theft protection, and consumer discounts.