Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Surgical Unit
Wilmington, North Carolina
You'll give comprehensive, patient-centered care to critically ill cardiovascular patients.
- Shift and hours
- Nights, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Facility: CVICU | Location: Wilmington, NC, Full-Time | Work Schedule: 7 p.m. - 7 a.m.
- Unit and setting
- CVICU at Novant New Hanover · Hospital Provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to critically ill cardiovascular patients.critically ill cardiovascular patients
- License
- RN license Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.Current RN license in the appropriate state
- Term
- Permanent Facility: CVICU | Location: Wilmington, NC, Full-Time | Work Schedule: 7 p.m. - 7 a.m.Full time
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current RN license in the appropriate state Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree Education : 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, required.
- Education
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
Preferred
- Experience
- 1 year of relevant experience Experience : One year relevant experience, peferred.
What it pays
- Eligibility
- Benefits start on day one
Benefits
- BenefitsMedical, dental and vision benefits from day oneDay-one medical, dental, and vision benefits
- BenefitsFlexible scheduling and generous paid time offFlexible scheduling and generous paid time off to support work-life balance
- BenefitsTuition support and career advancement, including specialty certificationsTuition support programs and career advancement opportunities, including specialty certifications
- Benefits6% retirement match6% retirement match and competitive total rewards package
- BenefitsMental health, telehealth and therapy resources for you and your familyMental Health, well-being, telehealth, and therapy resources for you and your family
- Flexible scheduling
More benefits (4)
- Paid time off
- Tuition support programs
- Career advancement opportunities
- Mental Health, well-being, telehealth, and therapy resources
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- mechanical ventilation Manage complex cardiovascular therapies, including mechanical ventilation, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, arterial and central lines, and continuous medication infusions.
- Day to day
- invasive hemodynamic monitoring
- Day to day
- arterial and central lines
- Day to day
- continuous medication infusions
- Day to day
- pre- and post-op cardiovascular patients Care for patients before and after cardiovascular procedures and surgeries.
- Day to day
- emergency and critical care interventions Respond quickly to changes in patient condition and participate in emergency and critical care interventions.
- Day to day
- patient and family teaching Educate and support patients and families throughout their critical care experience.
The workplace
Novant Health's Nurse Residency Program is advertised on Glassdoor with a signing bonus of up to $20,000 and relocation assistance up to $5,000 that varies by location.
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Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Cardiac is a specialty you move into. Start on tele or stepdown; cath lab and CVICU usually come later.
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What We Offer
Registered Nurse -CVICU
Join our dynamic team in the CVICU at Novant New Hanover! We're seeking dedicated nurses to join our Cardiovascular ICU, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth. In our fast-paced environment, you'll thrive on the adrenaline of providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. We believe in supporting our new staff every step of the way, ensuring that no one is left behind. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional care in a supportive environment, we want to hear from you!
Why Nurses Choose This Role
- Day-one medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Flexible scheduling and generous paid time off to support work-life balance
- Tuition support programs and career advancement opportunities, including specialty certifications
- 6% retirement match and competitive total rewards package
- Mental Health, well-being, telehealth, and therapy resources for you and your family
Facility: CVICU | Location: Wilmington, NC, Full-Time | Work Schedule
7 p.m. - 7 a.m.
What We're Looking For
Education
4 Year / Bachelors Degree, required. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.
Experience
One year relevant experience, peferred.
- Licensure/
Certification
Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.
What You'll Do
- Provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to critically ill cardiovascular patients.
- Perform detailed assessments and recognize changes in patient condition requiring immediate intervention.
- Manage complex cardiovascular therapies, including mechanical ventilation, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, arterial and central lines, and continuous medication infusions.
- Care for patients before and after cardiovascular procedures and surgeries.
- Collaborate with cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, intensivists, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate individualized plans of care.
- Respond quickly to changes in patient condition and participate in emergency and critical care interventions.
- Educate and support patients and families throughout their critical care experience.
- Promote a safe environment while following evidence-based practices, hospital policies, and patient safety standards.
What's around it?
Wilmington, NCFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 4% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,395/mo
- Household income
- $66,738/yr, all local households, not nurse pay