Registered Nurse Cardiovascular Unit Full Time Days
Louisville, Kentucky
Seeking Registered Nurse for Cardiovascular Unit!
Posted Sep 8 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- Day (7a-7p) Full Time, Day (7a-7p - every 3rd weekend rotation)36 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- Cardiovascular Unit · Hospital
- License
- RN licenseActive Kentucky RN License
- Term
- Permanent Full Time, Day (7a-7p - every 3rd weekend rotation)Full Time
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed New graduate nurses are encouraged to apply.
- License
- Active Kentucky RN License Check your license
- Certification
- BCLS BCLS Required
- Certification
- ACLS ACLS Required
Preferred
- Also asks
- New graduate nurses
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
What it pays
- Bonus
- Bonus Eligible Bonus Eligible for Qualified Candidatesfor Qualified Candidates
The role and schedule
- Unit
- Progressive Care Unit (CVI and CVU) This is a Progressive Care Unit that consists of 15 beds on CVI and 16 beds on CVU.
- Patients
- Pre- and post-cardiac interventions (PTCA, cardioversion, generator implants) and atypical chest pain requiring cardiac monitoring
- Patients
- Post-op cardiac surgery patients following open-heart recovery CVU provides post-op care for cardiac surgery patients following open-heart recovery.
- Day to day
- Care for patients from intervention to discharge Our RN's care for patients through their entire journey, from intervention to discharge.
- Day to day
- Assess patient needs, implement interventions, and maintain nursing care plans The Cardiac Nurse assesses patient needs, implements interventions, and maintains a nursing care plan to address those needs.
- Day to day
- Provide technical care and guide patients and families Strong critical thinking skills are essential as nurses provide technical care and act as resources to guide patients and families through their cardiac journey.
- Unit size
- 15 beds on CVI
- Unit size
- 16 beds on CVU
- Hours stated
- 7a-7p - every 3rd weekend rotation
- Weekends
- Every 3rd weekend rotation Full Time, Day (7a-7p - every 3rd weekend rotation)
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for holiday and call?
- 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 has an opening for new graduates. This employer welcomes new graduates for this role. See the posting’s qualifications and orientation details.
Original listing
Posted on BHS Baptist Healthcare System’s careers page.
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Summary Seeking Registered Nurse for Cardiovascular Unit! Full Time, Day (7a-7p - every 3rd weekend rotation) Bonus Eligible for Qualified Candidates Join our team in the Cardiovascular Unit as a Registered Nurse , working Full Time, 36 Hours Weekly. This is a Progressive Care Unit that consists of 15 beds on CVI and 16 beds on CVU.
CVI specializes in caring for patients pre- and post-cardiac interventions such as PTCA, cardioversion, and generator implants, as well as those with atypical chest pain requiring cardiac monitoring. CVU provides post-op care for cardiac surgery patients following open-heart recovery. Our RN's care for patients through their entire journey, from intervention to discharge.
New graduate nurses are encouraged to apply. The Cardiac Nurse assesses patient needs, implements interventions, and maintains a nursing care plan to address those needs. Strong critical thinking skills are essential as nurses provide technical care and act as resources to guide patients and families through their cardiac journey.
Requirements
Active Kentucky RN License BCLS Required ACLS Required If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
What's around it?
Louisville, KY
Living costs about 10% below the US average