RN Clinical Nurse II - 7 HV Cardiac Medicine

About the Role

Join the 7 HV Cardiac Medicine Intermediate Care Unit, located on the 7th floor of the Heart and Vascular Hospital. This 24-bed intermediate care unit provides care to adult and geriatric patients with complex cardiac conditions and multiple co-morbidities. Our team thrives in a fast-paced environment where collaboration, clinical excellence, and compassionate patient care are at the center of everything we do.

Unit Overview

The 7 HV Cardiac Medicine Unit provides intermediate-level care for patients with:

• Heart failure
• Dysrhythmias
• Myocardial infarctions
• Pre- and post-cardiac and vascular procedures
• Medical patients with significant cardiac histories and complex co-morbidities

Each patient room is equipped with GE bedside monitors and in-room computers, supporting advanced patient monitoring and real-time documentation. Care is delivered through a collaborative interdisciplinary team model, including Clinical Nurses, APPs, physicians, pharmacists, care managers, chaplains, patient care technicians, unit secretaries, and specialized telemetry technicians in the Telemetry Command Center, providing continuous rhythm surveillance and clinical support.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with complex cardiac conditions
• Assess, monitor, and manage patient status, including cardiac rhythms, hemodynamics, and response to treatment
• Care for patients before and after cardiac and vascular procedures, as well as those admitted with medical cardiac conditions
• Safely administer medications and treatments, including cardiac drips and therapies, in accordance with policies and protocols
• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized plans of care
• Educate patients and families on disease processes, medications, lifestyle modifications, and discharge planning
• Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition, escalating care appropriately
• Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to peers while contributing to unit-based education and quality initiatives

What You'll Love About Working Here

• A supportive, team-oriented culture focused on collaboration, shared governance, and mentorship
• Exposure to a wide range of complex cardiac conditions in an intermediate care setting
• Strong emphasis on evidence-based practice, patient safety, and quality improvement
• Opportunities for professional development, clinical advancement, and specialty certification
• Daily collaboration with expert cardiac clinicians in a state-of-the-art Heart and Vascular Hospital

Incentives Available

This position may qualify for the UNC Health REX Incentive Program, including opportunities such as:

• Up to $20,000 commitment incentive, based on eligibility
• Up to $25,000 in tuition loan forgiveness, based on eligibility
• Up to $10,000 in relocation assistance, based on location
• Employee referral program

Qualifications

Education: Graduation from a school of professional nursing. If hired after January 6, 2014, must be enrolled within four years of employment, and obtain a Bachelor's degree with a major in Nursing or a Master's degree with a major in Nursing within seven years of employment date.

Licensure/Certification: Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.

Experience: One (1) year of nursing experience.

Schedule & Pay

• Work Type: Full Time
• Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
• Salary Range: $34.22 - $48.38 per hour (Hiring Range)
• Work Assignment: Onsite
• Work Schedule: Variable
• Location: US:NC:Raleigh