RN Clinical Nurse II - 7 HV Cardiac Medicine

Clinical Nurse II 7 HV Cardiac Medicine Unit

Full-Time | UNC Health REX

Are you an experienced cardiac or acute care nurse looking to grow your expertise in a high-acuity intermediate care environment? Join the 7 HV Cardiac Medicine Intermediate Care Unit , located on the 7th floor of the Heart and Vascular Hospital .

This 24-bed intermediate care unit provides care to adult and geriatric patients with complex cardiac conditions and multiple co-morbidities. Our team thrives in a fast-paced environment where collaboration, clinical excellence, and compassionate patient care are at the center of everything we do.

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 patient 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 , providing continuous rhythm surveillance and clinical support.

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 before and after cardiac and vascular procedures, as well as those admitted with medical cardiac conditions
• Safely administer medications and treatments, including cardiac drips and therapies, in accordance with policies and protocols
• Collaborate 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 appropriately
• Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to peers while contributing to unit-based education and quality initiatives

A supportive, team-oriented culture focused on collaboration, shared governance, and mentorship

Exposure to a wide range of complex 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

This position may qualify for the UNC Health REX Incentive Program , including opportunities such as:

• Up to $20,000 commitment incentive , based on eligibility
• Up to $25,000 in tuition loan forgiveness , based on eligibility
• Up to $10,000 in relocation assistance , based on location
• Employee referral program

If you're passionate about cardiac nursing, enjoy caring for complex patients, and want to be part of a collaborative team dedicated to exceptional patient care, we'd love to have you join us on 7 HV!