The Johns Hopkins Hospital Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit (CVPCU) is a 32 bed adult inpatient surgical unit. The unit offers 3 levels of care: floor, telemetry, and intermediate care for acute cardiac, vascular, and other surgical patients requiring cardiac monitoring. Care and services provided: 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, heart or lung transplantation. During the week there is an experienced resource nurse available to assist with admissions/discharges, transport monitoring, and emergencies. You will participate in a full orientation including core department of surgery and critical care classes.

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Shifts: Weekend Option Position - Working 5 out of 6 weekends, 12 hour Days (Weekend Premium!)

What Awaits You:

• Achievable and ProgressiveClinical Ladderto encourage career growth and development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent Child Tuition
• Annual Bonuses - Opportunity for yearly bonus in acknowledgement of your professional nursing contributions added bonus for completing activities that benefit your health throughout the year!
• Various Career Pathways to help you achieve your goals! Whether your interests are becoming a charge nurse, an ICU RN, getting involved in quality improvement projects, supporting our community, or beyond! We have a multitude of resources and pathways to help you get there.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree from Accredited Nursing Program required. BSN/MSN matriculation required within 1 year of hire and completion of degree within 5 years of hire.
• Applicants with an Associate’s degree JHH provides Tuition Reimbursement towards earning your BSN/MSN
• Active Maryland or Compact RN license is required
• BLS CPR certification required
• Acute Care RN work experience required

Important Notices:

***Effective January 1st. 2022, if hired you must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of your vaccination status as part of your occupational health screening. Exceptions to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement may be granted to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons by following the proper protocols. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Johns Hopkins Health System remains committed to providing the highest quality care for our patients and our communities

***Nurses hired with an Associate’s degree in nursing must enroll in an accredited BSN/MSN program within 1 year of hire and complete the degree within 5 years of your start date.

***Authorization to Work in the United States: Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

We are committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for our patients, visitors and staff members. The Johns Hopkins Hospital has a tobacco-free at work policy. Employees must refrain from using any tobacco products during their work shifts — including while at lunch or on breaks, and whether they are on or off campus.