RN Cardio ICU PT Nights

BHS•New Albany, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Health Floyd is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Cardiovascular ICU. This part-time position is 24 hours weekly, with night shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., and is benefit eligible. Experienced external applicants may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. New graduate RNs are welcome. The Cardiac ICU RN provides and is accountable for comprehensive direct nursing care from patient admission through discharge. The RN works as an on-shift team member, providing patient care to meet the needs of patients, families, and co-workers. The Cardiovascular Intensive (CVU) unit specializes in the care of open-heart surgery patients and uses a universal bed model. The team provides care across the patient journey, from pre-operative teaching and open-heart recovery through cardiac ICU care and discharge teaching. The unit also cares for general ICU and complex cardiology patients, patients requiring devices such as intra-aortic balloon pumps and Impellas, and patients requiring cooling after cardiac arrest.

Requirements

Current Indiana or compact-state RN license.
BLS for Healthcare Provider certification.
Obtain ACLS certification within 12 months of hire.
Obtain NIH Stroke Scale Certification within 10 weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive direct nursing care from patient admission through discharge.
Work as an on-shift team member to provide direct patient care that meets the needs of patients, families, and co-workers.
Care for cardiac patients across pre-operative teaching, open-heart recovery, cardiac ICU care, and discharge teaching.
Care for general ICU patients, complex cardiology patients, patients requiring intra-aortic balloon pumps or Impellas, and patients requiring cooling after cardiac arrest.