RN Cardiac ICU

Overview

RN Cardiac ICU New Brunswick, New Jersey
Job

Join a nationally recognized medical group in New Brunswick, New Jersey as a Registered Nurse in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. This is a direct hire position with a starting salary of $85,000, offering the chance to make a meaningful impact in a state-of-the-art hospital setting.

We’re seeking passionate and skilled RNs who hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution (verification required). This is a day shift role—perfect for those looking to balance professional growth with personal well-being.

• Be part of a high-performing cardiac care team in a cutting-edge ICU environment
• Enjoy the stability and support of an established healthcare system
• Thrive in a collaborative culture that values excellence, compassion, and innovation
• If you re ready to elevate your nursing career and work alongside some of the best in the field, we want to hear from you. Come join a team that s redefining cardiac care—one patient at a time.

• Education & Experience:
  
  You must be enrolled in a BSN or MSN program from an accredited school of professional nursing within six months of hire or rehire and graduate on or before the third employment anniversary date into a nursing position
• BLS required
• ACLS required
• National certification required within 3 years of hire
• Knowledge &
  
  Skills:
  
  Can evaluate and treat stable cardiac patients following acceptable treatment principles/guidelines for cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation and current nursing process
• Competent in applying the principles, methods, materials and equipment used in nursing
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills in English
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements
• Ability to perform exercise prescriptions, daily progress, and home programs
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Strength required:
  Constantly push/pull, lift light objects and objects less than 50 lbs
• Manual Dexterity:
  Constantly required to perform simple motor skills and manipulative skills such as standing, walking, writing and use of various types of exercise and office equipment
• Frequently required to perform moderately difficult manipulation skills such as positioning patients and use of more complex office and exercise equipment
• Must be able to demonstrate proper body mechanics in performing these tasks
• Must be able to maneuver equipment, patients/wheelchairs, and stretchers in tight space without causing injury to anyone
• Mobility:
  Constantly walk and stand for long periods of time
• Frequently required to remain in uncomfortable positions for long periods of time, including bending over equipment, counters, tables, etc
• Occasionally required to use depth perception and judge distance, size, color, and shape of an object
• Hearing:
  Constantly required to hear blood pressure sounds in a noisy environment
• The ability to hear patient/visitor/staff communication calls, telemetry and other equipment sounds/alarms, etc
• The ability to communicate via the telephone, intercom, and answering machine
• Frequently uses listening skills to interpret blood pressure, information provided by people and equipment
• Frequently required to demonstrate awareness of possible hearing dysfunction and must adjust communication accordingly
• Uses correct grammar, appropriate intonation, and voice quality to send positive messages
• Mental Requirements:
  Constantly required to concentrate on fine details with continual interruptions, attend to a task/function for more than 60 minutes at a time, understand and relate to specific ideas: remember tasks/assignments given at the beginning of a period of time extending several days
• Constantly required to demonstrate good judgment and safety

• Job Description The cardiopulmonary rehab nurse uses assessment data to identify and prioritize patient problems of patients with cardiac, pulmonary, and other medical conditions for patients requiring cardiopulmonary rehabilitation under orders from the referring physician
• The nurse evaluates pertinent medical records and thoroughly interviews patients to clarify medical history, needs, goals, and problems
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