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Registered Nurse - CCU

  • Washington, Aberdeen

  • 02/11/2026

  • Contract

  • Active

Job Description:

  • Job Summary  
    The Registered Nurse – CCU provides specialized nursing care to critically ill patients requiring continuous monitoring and advanced interventions. This role involves assessing patient conditions, administering treatments, and collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care in a high-acuity environment.

    Key Responsibilities
    1. Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions, including vital signs and hemodynamic status.
    2. Administer medications, IV therapies, and advanced treatments as prescribed.
    3. Provide direct patient care for critically ill individuals, including ventilator management and post-operative recovery.
    4. Recognize and respond to emergencies, including cardiac arrest and life-threatening arrhythmias.
    5. Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare team members to coordinate patient care.
    6. Educate patients and families on treatment plans, procedures, and discharge instructions.
    7. Maintain accurate documentation in electronic medical records (EMR).
    8. Adhere to infection control, safety protocols, and hospital policies.
    9. Support patient comfort and communication using professional standards.

    Required Qualifications
    1. Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
    2. Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
    3. Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, with at least 1 year in critical care or CCU.
    4. Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
    5. Ability to manage multiple high-acuity patients in a fast-paced environment.

    Preferred Qualifications (if any)
    1. Prior experience in a CCU, ICU, or cardiac specialty unit.
    2. Familiarity with advanced cardiac monitoring and ventilator management.
    3. Excellent communication and patient education skills.

    Certifications (if any)
    1. Basic Life Support (BLS) – required.
    2. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – required.
    3. Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification – preferred.

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