BJC HealthCare·St. Louis, Missouri
Provides direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, and implementation of care plans for critically ill cardiac patients. Educates patients and families on illness management and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safety and quality compliance.
Apply today as a Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse at Barnes Jewish Hospital!
Benefits Eligible (3) 12 Hour Shifts - 7:00pm-7:30am Shift Differentials for Nights/Weekends/Holidays BSN Differential Additional Preferred Requirements Critical Care or Cardiac Experience Preferred Accept ADN/BSN/MSN Candidates BJC Career Ladder The BJC RN Career Ladder differentiates BJC as the place for nurses to work in the greater St.
Louis area.
This is a tool to empower nurses to work at the top of their license and own their career progression.
The BJC RN Career Ladder promotes professional development, leadership, collaboration, education, and service excellence and gives staff the opportunity to continue doing what they do best - caring for patients - while having the opportunity to advance to the next step in their career.
Moves to higher ladder levels will result in a percentage increase of current pay that aligns with the new job description.
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Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S.
News & World Report.
Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals.
Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
The Cardiac ICU (CICU) or Coronary ICU (CCU) at Barnes-Jewish Hospital is a 15-bed intensive care unit that specializes in the care of patients experiencing cardiogenic shock, myocardial infarction, heart failure, arrythmias, and cardiac arrest, among other diagnoses.
The CICU nursing staff are highly skilled in the care for critically ill patients, and are trained to specialize in the care of specific devices, such as Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps, Impella, and Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD), along with critical care lines and interventions such as Swan-Ganz catheters, arterial lines, central lines, ventilators, dialysis, and targeted temperature management.
Our CICU team consists of Cardiology Attendings, Fellows, Residents, Registered Nurses, Pharmacists, Patient Care Technicians, Unit Secretaries, Respiratory Therapists, Case Managers, and Social Workers.
Our comprehensive multidisciplinary approach ensures we are taking the most excellent care of our patients and their families.
Nurse to patient ratios are usually 1:2 or 1:1, depending on acuity.
Role Purpose Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care.
Benefits: and Legal Statement
Requires a Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree and a valid RN license, with a Bachelor's degree preferred. While no experience is required for minimum entry, critical care or cardiac experience is preferred.
Market context
Missouri nursing employers often seek licensed practical nurses for settings where dependable bedside care and clear communication matter. These roles can be competitive because candidates need an active Missouri LPN license, accredited training, and the ability to stay composed under pressure. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to patient-care experience.