Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiovascular ICU (FT Nights 7P-7A)

UMC Health System

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About The Position

We’ve learned that what is best for patients is also best for employees. Learn more about why we are one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas®. Full Time Nights 7pm - 7am Our Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit has 24 beds and is a team-oriented unit that provides high quality and safe care to a variety of cardiac patients, including: post open heart surgery, post percutaneous coronary intervention, congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, and cardiogenic shock. The CV/CICU also cares for patients requiring an intra-aortic balloon pump, continuous renal replacement therapy, ventricular assist device or ECMO. The CV/CICU is a full service critical care monitored unit, which provides an opportunity to maintain and improve skills in the overall assessment and care of the critically ill patient. Our nurses are valuable team members and help develop a culture of inclusion and respect. UMC is a teaching institution, so we value learning and development, giving you ample opportunity to expand your skills and knowledge with continued education. Our unit is fast-paced and you’ll find great people working together with other professional interdisciplinary teams.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Valid Texas RN License/Eligible Compact License.
• Must maintain a current BLS & ACLS certification from American Heart Association.
• BSN required or must be obtained within 3 years of hire.
• Must maintain National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale certificate NIHSS.

Nice To Haves

• CCRN Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, implement or delegate, plan, and evaluate total nursing care.
• Provide and direct patient care for a group of patients.
• Relate effectively with other shifts/departments for optimal continuity of care.

Benefits

• Resilience program.
• Emotional, Physical, Spiritual, Financial support.
• Career Community.
• On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP).
• Discounted Pharmacy Cost.
• Cash Retention Bonus (only one in our region).
• Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match.
• PTO & Extended Illness.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees