Registered Nurse, Cardiac ICU

Memorial Health

$62K — $100K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • ADN or BSN required
  • Registered Nurse license in Illinois
  • Current BLS/CPR certification
  • Experience in high-acuity critical care environments
  • Ability to perform IV insertion and IM injections

Responsibilities

  • Provide postoperative care for complex cardiovascular procedures
  • Administer various IV inotropes and other medications
  • Monitor and manage ventilators and chest tubes
  • Assist in emergency situations related to acute myocardial infarction
  • Perform patient positioning and transfer duties

Benefits

  • Exposure to advanced medical technologies
  • Opportunity to work in a fast-paced ICU environment
  • Support for continuous education and skill development
Full Job Description
Min

USD $30.23/Hr.

Max

USD $48.37/Hr.

Overview

The Cardiovascular Intensive Care, Registered Nurse will provide care for all open heart, thoracic and lung volume reduction surgery patients, as well as those with ruptured AAA and esophagectomies. They provide postoperative care for complicated vascular procedures and post-cath-lab care for acute MI. Extremely fast-paced ICU environment with many IV inotropes and other drips, ventilators, chest tubes, IABP, Impella, temporary pacemakers and dressings.

Qualifications

Education:
  • ADN or BSN

Licensure/Certification/Registry:
  • Licensed as RN in State of Illinois
  • Current BLS/CPR certification per policy

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform other patient care duties as required. Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing. Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections.
  • Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials.

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