Registered Nurse RN Surgical Cardiac ICU 2NW

General Summary of Position

Various Scheduling Options Available

Unit Highlights

Nurses on Unit 2NW (Surgical CardioVascular ICU) care for the acutely ill, cardiac surgery patient population. Most of the patients arrive directly from the OR, status post Open-Heart Surgery. These patients are either being stabilized pre-surgery for the OR or returned having undergone Coronary Artery Bypass (CABG), Valvular Surgery (AVR/MVR/TVR), Thoracic lung surgery or Heart Transplant/ LVAD implantation. In addition to normal ICU modalities, such as ventilators and continuous renal replacement therapy, we also treat our patients with the most advanced heart therapies and temporary mechanical support.

This 30 bed ICU is a great place to become an expert critical care nurse. Here you will be exposed to a variety of specialized procedural nursing skills. The CVICU Clinical Nurses are highly skilled, motivated, and committed to professional excellence.

They strive to provide safe, quality care by maintaining a patient-centered approach. As well as our patients, we benefit from a multi-disciplinary, collaborative team approach, including Intensivists, Residents/Fellows, Advanced Practice Providers, Respiratory Therapy and PT/OT.

Come join our team where we pride ourselves on teamwork, fun, and professional development!

It's how we treat people.

* RN residency programs and tuition assistance ($10k annually) to advance your unique career plans and goals

* Medical, dental, and vision choices, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) that allow Associates to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

* System-wide RN referral bonus program - up to $6000 per RN

* Relocation assistance up to $3500 (eligibility requirements)

* On-site parking

* MedStar is truly committed to employee and nurse wellness as well as diversity and inclusion.

* An environment of world-class medical, clinical and research practices and innovation where you will truly impact patient care and outcomes.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Delivers proficient nursing care to patients and families whose needs range from uncomplicated to highly complex.

Identifies current and potential complex problems of specific patient populations.

Critically analyzes trends and changes in patient status and plans appropriate interventions directly or indirectly through other nurses.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required.

Experience

• Prior Clinical Nursing experience preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Active DC RN License and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required.

Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

• Strong emphasis on teamwork-our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity-we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
• Comprehensive total rewards package-including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• More career opportunities closer to home-as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.