Registered Nurse Lead - Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit

Job Summary Requisition #: 658733 Location: Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287 Category: Nursing Schedule: Rotating Shift Employment Type: Full Time Weekly Working Hours: 36 hours per week Shifts: Permanent Day Shift; Weekend Work Required Position Overview The Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit (CVPCU) is a 32‑bed adult inpatient surgical unit that provides floor, telemetry, and intermediate care for acute cardiac, vascular, and other surgical patients requiring cardiac monitoring. Services include coronary artery bypass, Heartmate II or III & Heartware mechanical circulatory support devices, valve replacement or repairs, type A & B aortic dissections, fem‑pop bypass, scalenectomy, TAVR, and heart or lung transplantation. This Registered Nurse Lead will provide clinical and operational leadership while supporting the day‑to‑day management of the nursing team. The RN will oversee employment activities, conduct performance evaluations, facilitate staff development and training, and support performance improvement initiatives. The RN will mentor and empower nursing staff, fostering a culture of quality, safety, collaboration, and professional growth. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, the RN will help drive operational excellence and ensure the delivery of exceptional, patient‑centered care. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required Active Maryland or Compact RN license required BLS CPR certification required Minimum of 3 years acute care RN work experience required Charge/preceptor experience required; leading committees and scheduling experience preferred Benefits Competitive pay and benefits that support you at every stage of your life and career Retirement plans with employer contributions to help you plan confidently for the future Generous time off so you can unplug, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work Access to world‑class facilities and innovative technology that fuel your curiosity Endless opportunities to advance your career as part of the Johns Hopkins team Compensation Salary Range: Minimum 47.96/hour - Maximum 74.34/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices. Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug‑free workplace employers. Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Johns Hopkins Hospital