Job Summary:

• Total patient care of adult critically ill and telemetry cardiovascular patients.
• Includes recovery of the immediate post open-heart, cardio-thoracic and vascular surgical patients, management through the hospital stay to discharge from a one-stop unit.
• Management of Pre-Post PCI patients, AMI, cardiogenic shock, cardiac tamponade, rhythm disturbances.
• Assist with cardiac procedures such as cardio versions, TEE, pericardiocentesis, transvenous pacemaker, device implants, including those that require moderate sedation. 

Educational/Licensing:

• Current licensure as RN, State of Oregon.
• BLS required, ACLS required within 6 months of hire.
• BSN/CCRN encouraged.

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years acute or critical care experience preferred, willing to train motivated individuals with less experience.
• Full time critical care educator available to assist with training.
• Must complete basic ICU training/competencies within 1 year of hire.