RN Clinical Nurse II - 7 HV Cardiac Medicine

UNC Rex Incentive Program

This position qualifies for our UNC Rex Incentive Program, which includes up to $20,000 commitment incentive or up to $25,000 tuition loan forgiveness. In addition, this position is also eligible for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance (based on location) and our employee referral program.

Why Join UNC Health Rex 7 HV Cardiac Medicine Unit?

At UNC Health Rex, we're committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered cardiac care. The 7 HV Cardiac Medicine Intermediate Care Unit, located on the 7th floor of the Heart and Vascular Hospital, is a 24-bed intermediate care unit serving adult and geriatric patients with complex cardiac conditions and multiple co-morbidities.

This unit is ideal for nurses who thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and are passionate about cardiac medicine, teamwork, and professional growth.

Unit Overview

The 7 HV Cardiac Medicine Unit provides intermediate-level care for patients with:

• Heart failure
• Dysrhythmias
• Myocardial infarctions
• Pre- and post-cardiac and vascular procedures
• Medical patients with significant cardiac histories and complex co-morbidities

Each patient room is equipped with GE bedside monitors and in-room computers, supporting advanced monitoring and real-time documentation.

Care is delivered through a collaborative, interdisciplinary team model, including Clinical Nurses, APPs, physicians, pharmacists, care managers, chaplains, patient care technicians, unit secretaries, and specialized telemetry technicians in the Telemetry Command Center, who provide continuous rhythm surveillance and clinical support.

Key Responsibilities

As a Clinical Nurse II on the 7 HV Cardiac Medicine Unit, you will:

• Provide comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with complex cardiac conditions
• Assess, monitor, and manage patient status, including cardiac rhythms, hemodynamics, and response to treatment
• Care for patients pre- and post-cardiac and vascular procedures, as well as those admitted for medical cardiac conditions
• Administer medications and treatments safely, including cardiac drips and therapies, in accordance with policies and protocols
• Collaborate closely with physicians, APPs, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized plans of care
• Educate patients and families on disease processes, medications, lifestyle modifications, and discharge planning
• Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition, escalating care as appropriate
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to peers, contributing to unit-based education and quality initiatives

What You'll Love About Working Here

• A supportive, team-oriented culture that values collaboration, shared governance, and mentorship
• Exposure to a wide range of cardiac conditions in an intermediate care setting
• Strong emphasis on evidence-based practice, patient safety, and quality improvement
• Opportunities for professional development, clinical advancement, and specialty certification
• Daily collaboration with expert cardiac clinicians in a state-of-the-art Heart and Vascular Hospital

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary: Provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards. Reporting and accountable to the Nurse Manager/Director, the Clinical Nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process in a hospital setting.

Other Information

Education Requirements: Graduation from a school of professional nursing. If hired after January 6, 2014, must be enrolled within four years of employment, and obtain a Bachelor's degree with a major in Nursing or a Master's degree with a major in Nursing within seven years of employment date. Licensure/Certification Requirements: Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification Professional Experience Requirements: One (1) year of nursing experience. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC REX Healthcare

Organization Unit: Rex 7 HV/Cardiac Unit

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

Salary Range: $34.22 - $48.38 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Night Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email View email address on click.appcast.io if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.