Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiovascular Critical Care

Christiana Care Health Services • Newark, DE

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse in Cardiovascular Critical Care provides care for a cardiac medical and surgical critical care population, including high-acuity patients who may require advanced therapies. The role works in a dynamic, collaborative environment with cardiologists, medical residents, cardiac surgeons, and physician assistants, and participates in daily patient-focused rounds.

The position is full time, with 12-hour rotating day and midnight shifts (7 a.m.–7 p.m. and 7 p.m.–7 a.m.) and a weekend and holiday commitment. The posted hourly pay range is $42.11–$67.37. The actual rate offered depends on individual skills, relevant experience, and qualifications.

Requirements

• BSN required, or commitment to obtain a BSN within three years of hire.
• Experience caring for high-acuity patients required.
• At least two years of stepdown experience required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Cardiac dysrhythmia proficiency required.
• Delaware RN licensure or eligibility for licensure in Delaware.

Nice To Haves

• Previous critical care experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for high-acuity cardiac patients, including patients requiring advanced therapies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including cardiologists, medical residents, cardiac surgeons, and physician assistants.
• Participate in daily patient-focused rounds.
• Titrate multiple vasoactive medications.
• Perform invasive hemodynamic monitoring.
• Manage ventilators and rapid weaning.
• Manage care involving intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP), continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), ventricular assist devices (VADs), and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) patients.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Two retirement planning offerings, including a 403(b) with company contributions.
• Generous paid time off with annual rollover and opportunities to cash out.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Care.com membership and access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work.
• Retirement planning services and financial coaching.
• Fitness and wellness reimbursement.
• Discounts on hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, and other offerings.
• Employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time