Registered Nurse Cardiothoracic Progressive Care
Wichita, Kansas
- Eligibility
- RNPCUCardiologyCardiovascular surgerySign-on bonus
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours a week
- 36 hrs a week
- Unit
- Stepdown
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Posted Jul 20
The work and the unit
- Unit
- Stepdown
- Specialty
- Cardiothoracic Progressive Care · PCU · Cardiology · Cardiovascular surgery
- Setting
- Hospital
Schedule and commitments
Nights, 3 shifts · 36 hours
- Shift
- Nights
- A week
- 3 shifts · 36 hours
- Term
- Permanent
Pay and benefits
- Sign-on bonus
- $10,000
- Health insurance
- Long-term & short-term disability insurance
- Parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Retirement Benefits with Employer Match
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What's around it?
Living costs about 11% below the US average
- Median rent
- $975/mo
- Household income
- $64,620/yr, all local households, not nurse pay
From Census ACS 2024.
About this role
Your future role at a glance
- Location: Wichita, KS
- Facility: Via Christi St. Francis
- Specialty: Cardiothoracic Progressive Care
Schedule
Night l Full-time | 3 -
- 12 hour shifts | 7 pm - 7 am
Sign-on bonus: Up to $10,000
#NextGenHealthcare
Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.
How you'll make an impact in this role
Coordinate holistic patient care by acting as the primary link between all clinical disciplines, ensuring every member of the healthcare team is aligned on the treatment plan. Deliver comprehensive, post-surgical care for adult cardiac surgery patients, vigilantly monitoring patient progress to ensure timely interventions and optimal recovery outcomes. Advocate for patient safety by accurately executing physician orders and maintaining comprehensive records that provide a clear, reliable roadmap of the patient’s healing journey.
Navigate the discharge process in collaboration with the wider team to ensure patients and their families have a seamless, supported transition from hospital to home.
What minimum qualifications you'll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing required.
Education
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Various health insurance options & wellness plans
- Retirement benefits including employer match plans
- Long-term & short-term disability
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Parental leave & adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
Application details and notices
Equal employment opportunity employer
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How this role fits you
About the employer
On your path
Telemetry is open from year one. One of the most open front doors in acute care; ACLS and rhythm.
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
