The ICU Nurse monitors critically ill and unstable patients, performing procedures and administering care as detailed in the patient care plan. They also serve as a patient advocate and guide healthcare personnel while maintaining clinical focus during emergencies.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a California licensed Registered Nurse with at least one year of acute care ICU experience. Required certifications include BLS and ACLS, with additional training in crisis prevention and fire safety required within 90 days of hire.
MultitaskingClinical assessmentTeam collaborationMedication administrationWound carePatient monitoringPatient advocacyEquipment maintenanceCritical care nursingCardiopulmonary resuscitationIV pump operationEmergency support
Job description
Where You’ll Work Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891.
Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve.
This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education.
Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence.
When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Cardiac Nurse, you’ll care for patients who may have life-threatening cardiac events or conditions while helping their families navigate daily care and the long-term plan for healing and maintenance outside of the hospital.
Franciscan Medical Group, part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, is currently seeking a full time Clinic RN-Cardio for our Franciscan Heart and Vascular Associates in Tacoma, WA.
This position is full time with no weekends, nights or organizationally recognized holidays required.
You’ll never have the same day twice as your patients’ needs evolve.
That’s why you must be adaptable and detail-oriented, observing vitals and reporting the warning signs early to our multidisciplinary team of cardiologists, EKG techs, and other cardiovascular professionals.
Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to go the extra mile for your patients and your strong assessment skills.
To further support your nursing career, we offer continuing education opportunities to help you advance your clinical nursing skills.
Administers and monitors cardiovascular stress tests using imaging, IV therapy, and EKG interpretation, ensuring patient safety.
Performs diagnostic procedures, carefully monitoring patient vitals and discontinuing studies as needed based on protocols and findings.
Prepares patients for procedures, including obtaining history, explaining protocols, and administering necessary IVs and medications.
Manages patient pre- and post-procedure care, including wound assessment, providing instructions, and coordinating instructions for device implantations.
Triage patients based on direct contact or phone, assessing complex health problems, and making recommendations for clinic visits, ER referrals, or physician intervention.
Collaborates with providers to review diagnostic data, administer medications, adjust treatments, and thoroughly document all patient interactions and procedures in the EMR.
We are offering a Sign on Bonus for qualifying new external Clinic RNs who meet the eligibility requirements!
Job Requirements Required Graduation from an accredited school of nursing approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing and Two years of related work experience that would demonstrate attainment of the requisite job knowledge/abilities, upon hire and Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire and Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and Advanced Cardiac Life Support, upon hire Preferred Work experience in a cardiology-related field
