Cardiac PCU Registered Nurse

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

Job Summary:

This 24 bed critical care unit houses patients being admitted for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular care. This unit also entails ICU and PCU levels of care. Each private room is large enough to house all necessary pumps and equipment while allowing for space for family support (when allowed). This includes CRRT, Impella, IABP, and ventilators. Staffing is based on national standards of care and includes: 2:1, 1:1, 1:2, and 1:3.

Essential Duties:

Provides continuous cardiac monitoring, arrhythmia recognition and intervention. 

Initiates and titrates multiple, complex cardiac related infusions at higher doses. 

Manages intubated/mechanically ventilated patients. 

Manages patients with acute neurological/neurosurgical events. 

Manages acute trauma patients.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing., upon hire and
• 1-2 years med/surg experience or
• New graduate with completion of senior practicum in a specialty area i.e.: Critical Care, ED, PACU orFor those with no previous PCU/ICU experience, must successfully complete the PCU residency or the critical care residency program
• Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 6 - months and

Preferred

• Bachelors Of Science Nursing and One year of related work experience in an acute care setting, upon hire and
• Previous PCU/ICU experience or
• Critical RN Adult/Neonatal/Pediatric/Acute, upon hire and
• Certified Neuroscience RN, upon hire