Registered Nurse Heart Vascular/Surgical Trauma ICU

Baystate Health • Springfield, MA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Baystate Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Heart Vascular/Surgical Trauma ICU at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. The Heart and Vascular Critical Care Unit cares for critically ill cardiac patients, including patients with post- or evolving myocardial infarctions, patients immediately after cardiac surgery or cardiac interventions, and post-cardiac-arrest patients receiving therapeutic hypothermia. Care may involve titratable vasoactive infusions, hemodynamic monitoring with specialized critical care equipment, and mechanical ventilation. The Surgical ICU is equipped with advanced hemodynamic monitoring and continuous renal replacement technology.

The Registered Nurse provides care directly to patients and in collaboration with other healthcare team members. The nurse is responsible for the patient’s plan of care and accountable for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role requires maintaining the knowledge and skills needed for technical procedures in the nursing specialty and complying with applicable regulatory and accrediting standards.

This is a full-time, day-shift position scheduled for 36 hours, with every other weekend and rotating holiday requirements. The role requires current Massachusetts RN licensure and American Heart Association CPR certification. An ADN is required; a BSN is preferred, and at least one year of RN experience is required.

Requirements

• Successfully pass the Board of Registration in Nursing Examination and hold a Massachusetts registered nurse license.
• Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR certification (Basic Life Support).
• At least one year of RN experience.
• ADN required; the posting also lists a Diploma in Nursing as required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Provide care that meets standards based on patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, spiritual, safety, and age-appropriate considerations.
• Assume responsibility for the patient’s plan of care and decisions involving assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Provide care directly to patients and collaborate with other healthcare team members.
• Maintain current knowledge and skill in technical procedures defined by the nursing specialty organization.
• Comply with regulations and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including local Health New England plans, depending on eligibility.
• Tuition assistance, continuing education units, and professional development opportunities.
• Clinical advancement, leadership development, and internal career opportunities.
• Career options across Baystate Health hospitals, practices, and services throughout western Massachusetts.
• Retirement savings and employer match.
• Generous paid time off for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree