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Registered Nurse Cardiovascular Unit

  • California, Chico

  • 12/01/2025

  • Contract

  • Active

Job Description:

  • Job Summary
    We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Cardiovascular Unit. The RN will provide specialized care to patients with cardiovascular conditions, including those recovering from cardiac surgery, undergoing interventional procedures, or requiring advanced monitoring. This role demands strong clinical expertise, critical thinking, and the ability to deliver patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment.

    Key Responsibilities
    1. Provide direct nursing care to patients with cardiovascular diseases and post-surgical recovery needs
    2. Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, hemodynamic parameters, and vital signs
    3. Administer medications, IV therapies, and blood products safely and accurately
    4. Assist with cardiovascular procedures and support patients during diagnostic and therapeutic interventions
    5. Manage advanced medical devices such as central lines, chest tubes, pacemakers, and intra-aortic balloon pumps
    6. Collaborate with cardiologists, surgeons, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
    7. Educate patients and families on cardiovascular health, recovery protocols, and lifestyle modifications
    8. Maintain accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and progress
    9. Respond promptly to emergencies and provide rapid interventions for acute cardiac events

    Required Qualifications
    1. Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
    2. Minimum of 1–2 years of acute care or cardiovascular nursing experience
    3. Strong knowledge of cardiac monitoring, cardiovascular procedures, and patient care protocols
    4. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

    Preferred Qualifications (if any)
    1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher degree
    2. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
    3. Prior experience in a Cardiovascular Unit, Cardiac ICU, or Telemetry Unit

    Certifications (if any)
    1. RN license (required)
    2. BLS certification (required)
    3. ACLS certification (preferred)

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