RN Cardiac PCU
About the role
Baylor Scott & White Health is the largest not-for-profit health care system in the state of Texas. With a commitment to and a track record of innovation, collaboration, integrity and compassion for the patient, Baylor Scott & White Health stands to be one of the nation’s exemplary health care organizations. This is a full-time position (36 hours per week) located in Temple, TX, working the night shift.
Responsibilities
We’re currently seeking full-time experienced (18 Months+) Registered Nurses to join our team at Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple, Texas. The Cardiac Care Unit is a 36-bed Telemetry Monitored Nursing Unit that provides the opportunity to work with a wide variety of patients ranging in age from adults to geriatrics.
The conditions that are within the scope of service for the unit include but are not limited to:
- Myocardial Infarction
- Coronary Artery Bypass
- Pre/Post Heart Transplant Patients
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
- Percutaneous Trans-luminal coronary angioplasty
- Chest Pain
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Vascular surgery
- Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)
- Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring
Requirements
The ideal candidate will be a graduate of an RN School of Nursing with an ADN required; BSN preferred. Must be licensed to practice professional nursing by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas. Minimum 18 Months of RN experience, Acute Care or Hospital setting preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
Qualifications
Graduate of an Accredited Program with a specialized field of study in nursing. RN license is required. Must have BLS certification or get it within 30 days of starting in this role. Certifications in Ventricular Assistive Device Program, Chest Pain Center, Comprehensive Stroke Program, Transplant Program, and ACLS/NIH within 6 months are also required.