RN - PCU/Stepdown

Registered Nurse (RN)

Shift Notes: 36 hour guarantee

Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend

Job Description:

The Cardiovascular Registered Nurse utilizes clinical judgment skills to diagnose and treat patient responses to actual or potential health conditions. The RN is a vital member of the Cardiovascular Unit (CVU), which cares for a large volume of cardiology patients annually, including procedures such as PTCA, stents, TAVR, MitraClip, and bi-ventricular pacemakers. This unit also discharges a significant number of open heart surgery patients and specializes in the care of patients with congestive heart failure and electrophysiology studies. The CVU supports clinical research through collaboration with a research department managing various national clinical trials.

Recognized for excellence, the CVU has achieved a Silver level Beacon Award and is committed to optimal outcomes and exceptional patient care through the dedication of its nursing staff. The leadership and medical teams work collaboratively to demonstrate high-performance standards in care and community value.

Qualifications:

• 1+ year of Stepdown experience - Required
• Proficiency in Cardiac care - Required
• Willingness to travel - Required
• Comfort with EKG interpretation - Required
• Must be willing to float to similar units - Required

Certification Requirements:

• ACLS
• BLS

State License Requirements:

• Michigan license verification is required.
• Physical copies of certifications are only required if listed above.