RN - Heart / Vascular IMC
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to practice on a 15-bed step-down unit that services vascular, cardiac surgery, and cardiology adult patient populations with both intermediate and general levels of care. Common interventions include chest tubes, feeding tubes, PCAs, insulin drips, vasoactive drips, heparin drips, and multiple drains. The role involves caring for patients having abdominal and thoracic aneurysm repairs (both open and endovascular), carotid endarterectomies, limb-saving lytic therapies, lower extremity bypasses, and amputations. The position offers participation in shared governance through a unit-based council to support quality improvement initiatives and lead practice change. It is a supportive, patient-and-family-focused environment with daily care team visits. The role utilizes evidence-based practice within a progressive care setting where team members encourage and help each other succeed.
Requirements
- Six (6) months nursing experience or current participant in UW Health’s Nurse Residency Program with successful completion of the Nurse Residency Orientation on unit/similar unit.
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of WI or holds a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact Upon Hire
- Current CPR/BLS Certification Upon Hire
- ACLS within 6 months
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
- Relevant RN Experience
- Relevant certification
Responsibilities
- Practice on a 15-bed step down unit that services vascular, cardiac surgery, and cardiology adult patient populations with both intermediate and general levels of care with common interventions including chest tubes, feeding tubes, PCAs, insulin drips, vasoactive drips, heparin drips, and multiple drains.
- Advance nursing skills at a level 1 trauma center by caring for patients having abdominal and thoracic aneurysm repairs (both open and endovascular), carotid endarterectomies, limb saving lytic therapies, lower extremity bypasses and amputations.
- Participate in shared governance, with a unit-based council to help support and drive quality improvement initiatives and lead practice change.
- Work in a supportive environment that is patient-and-family focused including daily care team visits with the entire team.
- Utilize evidence-based practice and become part of a team who encourages and helps one another succeed in the progressive care setting.
Benefits
- health and dental insurance
- paid time off
- retirement plans
- two-week paid parental leave
- adoption assistance
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
- The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
- Tuition benefits eligibility on day one of employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
