RN Cardiovascular Care Unit PRN

Cardiovascular Icu Registered Nurse

Seeking Registered Nurse! Baptist Health Floyd, Cardiovascular ICU PRN (Work as Needed), Shift Varies

Job Duties: In this role, the Cardiac ICU RN will be responsible and accountable for direct comprehensive nursing care for the patient from admission to discharge. The RN will function as an on-shift team member providing direct patient care to meet the needs of patients, families, and co-workers.

About the Unit: The Cardiovascular Intensive (CVU) of Baptist Health Floyd specializes in the care of open-heart surgery patients. CVU is a modern unit providing expert cardiac care with an innovative model of care called the universal bed concept. The team leverages their clinical expertise to care for these cardiac patients on all levels from pre-operative teaching to open-heart recovery, to cardiac ICU care, and to discharge teaching. While cardiac surgery patients are the primary focus, the CVU team also cares for general ICU patients, complex cardiology patients, patients requiring cardiac devices such as intra-aortic balloon pumps and Impellas, and patients requiring cooling after cardiac arrest. New Graduate RN's welcome!

Qualifications: Current Indiana or compact state RN license. BLS for Healthcare Provider required. ACLS certification (obtained within 12 months of hire). NIH Stroke Scale Certification required, within 10 weeks of hire. Minimum of one (1) year of previous nursing experience required to hold a PRN position.

Baptist Health Floyd is a Pathway to Excellence designated organization. We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits. We are conveniently located 10 minutes from downtown Louisville at 1850 State Street, New Albany, IN 47150. EOE.