CVICU Registered Nurse

Overview

We are seeking a Cardiology RN , internally referred to as our Cardio Nurse, Cardi ac Stress RN or Cardiovascular RN . C ardiovascular RNs assist cardiologists by offering direct care to patients with acute or chronic cardiovascular diseases. They may use electrocardiograms, stress tests, and vascular monitoring to evaluate the heart health of our patients. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD / PRN as needed .

Bonus Options : Up to a $15,000

Shift’s Available : Nights

Employment Type : Full-Time

Hours : 12 hour shifts – 7 : 00pm to 7 : 00am

Location : Harlingen Medical Center Harlingen,Texas

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare :

Health, dental, and vision insurance options

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options

Employer 401K options

Tuition reimbursement options

Life, disability, and other insurance options

Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare : https : / / www.primehealthcare.com / careers / benefits /

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to) :

A ssess patients' cardiac health through physical examinations, reviewing medical histories, and monitoring vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation

M onitor patients' cardiac rhythms and interpret electrocardiograms (ECGs) to identify irregularities or signs of distress

A dminister medications as prescribed by physicians, including intravenous medications, oral medications, and intravenous infusions , including medications to regulate blood pressure, control arrhythmias, or manage heart failure symptoms

P rovid e education to patients and their families about cardiac conditions, medications, lifestyle modifications, and self-care techniques to manage their condition effectively

A s a C ardiology RN you may assist physicians during cardiac procedures such as nuclear stress test

R espond to cardiac emergencies such as cardiac arrests or acute myocardial infarctions (heart attacks) by initiating cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) protocols

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers . You must have :

Current and valid state RN License.

Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Completion of Critical Care Course preferred.

Current ACLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Minimum of one year as a CVICU RN.

Critical Care RN (CCRN) Certification preferred.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights : https : / / www.eeoc.gov / sites / default / files / 2022-10 / EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf