Cardiac Surgery Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

BJC HealthCare seeks a Cardiac Surgery PCU Registered Nurse to care for post–cardiac surgery patients in a progressive care setting. Check below to see if you have what is needed for this opportunity, and if so, make an application asap. You will perform comprehensive assessments, monitor hemodynamics and telemetry, administer medications, manage post-operative complications, and support early recovery. Working with a collaborative, mission-driven team, you'll educate patients and families, contribute to evidence-based care and quality initiatives, and grow through robust training in a research-connected health system committed to excellence, diversity, and community impact. Provide evidence-based nursing care to cardiac surgery PCU patients, including assessments, medication administration, and monitoring Collaborate with surgeons, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate individualized care plans Continuously monitor cardiac status, interpret telemetry and reports, and escalate changes in condition promptly Educate patients and families on post-surgical care, medications, lifestyle changes, and discharge instructions Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record and adhere to all safety and regulatory standards Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical protocols, and best-practice implementation on the unit Precept and mentor new nurses and support staff, supporting a culture of learning and teamwork Follow infection prevention, patient safety, and fall-reduction protocols in the PCU environment Cardiac surgery post-operative care Progressive care/step-down nursing Telemetry and cardiac rhythm interpretation IV therapy and medication administration Wound and xevrcyc drain management Patient and family education Electronic Medical Record (EMR) documentation Care coordination and interdisciplinary collaboration Infection prevention and patient safety protocols Critical thinking and rapid clinical decision-making Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Active RN license in state of practice Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) preferred Cardiac/telemetry nursing experience preferred