Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Transition Unit
About The Position
The Registered Nurse in the Cardiac Transition Unit provides nursing care across procedural, recovery, and inpatient preparation workflows. The role combines direct patient care, cardiac procedural support, and coordination across procedural and inpatient teams. Assignments may vary by shift according to patient needs and unit priorities, and nurses work in a safety-focused staffing model with opportunities for cross-training and skill development. The position is suited to nurses with cardiac, ICU, or step-down experience, as well as nurses seeking broader exposure across the cardiac care continuum. It offers opportunities to develop advanced cardiac and procedural competencies in an evolving academic health-system environment. Relocation assistance may be available to qualified candidates. The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within five years of hire; one year of relevant experience; an active Virginia RN license; and American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS certification. The pay range is $41.05–$54.15 per hour, with individual compensation based on qualifications, experience, and/or education. The job involves prolonged standing, frequent travel, bending and stooping, and lifting, pushing, or pulling 20–50 pounds. Exposure to chemicals, blood and body fluids, and infectious disease may occur.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within five years of hire.
- One year of relevant experience.
- Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods and frequently travel, bend, and stoop.
- Ability to lift, push, or pull 20–50 pounds.
- Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail; and ability to write legibly.
Nice To Haves
- Cardiac, ICU, or step-down nursing background.
- Interest in developing procedural specialization and advanced cardiac skills.
- Interest in pursuing certifications such as ACLS and PALS or future leadership opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care during pre-procedure, recovery, and transition phases of cardiac care.
- Support cardiology procedures, including cardioversion and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE).
- Assist with ICPC workflows by preparing and coordinating patients transitioning to inpatient care.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across procedural and inpatient settings to support safe, efficient patient flow.
- Adapt assignments to changing patient needs and unit priorities in a fast-paced, variable environment.
- Participate in cross-training and skill development, including advanced cardiac and procedural techniques.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous paid time off.
- Retirement savings.
- Long-term and short-term disability.
- Health savings plans and flexible spending accounts.
- Certification and education support.
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
