RN Cardiac Unit
About The Position
The RN Cardiac Unit nurse provides care for patients with cardiovascular conditions at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. Nursing includes diagnosing and treating human responses to actual or potential health problems, establishing therapeutic relationships with patients and families, and leading the planning, coordination, and evaluation of patient care. The unit uses medical telemetry technologies and offers a collaborative environment focused on cardiac nursing and continued learning. This position is 0.9 FTE, or 72 hours per two-week pay period, working 12-hour day/night shifts with every third weekend rotation. The role may include charge nurse or preceptor duties when assigned. Pay is $44.64 to $74.33 per hour, with starting pay dependent on factors such as experience, education, and applicable union agreement; shift, weekend, or other differentials may be available. Benefit eligibility and offerings depend on FTE and union representation.
Requirements
- Associate's or vocational degree.
- 1–2 years of RN experience.
- Licensed Registered Nurse credential from the MN Board of Nursing if working in Minnesota, or the WI Department of Safety & Professional Services if working in Wisconsin, required upon hire.
- Must have at least one of the following: current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association; current ALS certification from the American Red Cross; or Allina in-house ACLS training within 60 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- CV telemetry experience; pre/post open heart surgery patient care experience is preferred.
- Bachelor's degree.
- 0 to 2 years of cardiac, telemetry, or critical care RN experience.
- RN-BC Cardiac Vascular Nursing certification.
- CCRN Critical Care RN certification.
- CHRN Certified Heart Failure Nurse certification.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient and family needs, identify outcomes, establish the plan of care, supervise progress, and modify the plan as needed.
- Maintain education and competencies to provide proficient, high-quality patient care.
- Incorporate evidence-based nursing practice and applicable statutes, rules, and regulations into care planning.
- Collaborate with patients and families to establish realistic and measurable expected outcomes based on nursing diagnoses, capabilities, goals, resources, and continuity-of-care plans.
- Identify outcomes that are age appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic, and attainable.
- Coordinate, collaborate, and delegate appropriately to provide safe and effective care.
- Fulfill organizational requirements.
- When acting as charge nurse, coordinate, delegate, and direct unit operations and collaborate with unit staff, leadership, and other disciplines.
- When acting as preceptor, identify the orientee’s learning needs, plan learning experiences, and validate clinical competence.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical and dental benefits.
- PTO/time away.
- Retirement savings plans.
- Life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage.
- Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable.
- Student loan support benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
- Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, resources, personal coaching, and tools.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
