Registered Nurse - A4 - CV ICU - Relocation Required
Company: Christus Health
Location: Irving
Posted on: March 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description This job requires relocation. Description CVICU
is an8-bedICUunit. The staff are highly specialized in
cardiovascular services such as post-open heart, thoracotomy, and
vascular services. The RNs are tenured and work very closely with
our cardiovascular surgeons and are highly trained in the care of
the patients. We provide the most comprehensive range of surgical
and medical services for cardiac care in South Texas. Our facility
houses: 6 cardiac catheterization labs, 3 cardiovascular surgery
suites, Cardiac rehabilitation unit, and Cardiovascular Intensive
Care Unit. Summary: The competent Nurse, in the same or similar
clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an
awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine
and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans.
Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage
contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments
and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the
clinical situation. Responsibilities: - Meets expectations of the
applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of
Others, or Leader of Leaders. - Consistent with the ANA Scope and
Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing
process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention
and evaluation for assigned patients. - Addresses increasingly
complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of
patient and families in accordance with their level of practice. -
Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and
treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the
treatment prescribed. - Documents patient history, symptoms,
medication, and care given. - Assess learning needs and provides
education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify
issues and resources. Job Requirements: Education/Skills - Bachelor
of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred Experience - 1 year of
experience in the related nursing specialty preferred Licenses,
Registrations, or Certifications - BLS required - RN License in
state of employment or compact Position Requirements:
Education/Skills · All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New
Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire. · New hires
are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial
on-boarding requirements are validated through successful
completion of the designated organizational entry competency
validation and a Critical Care Department-specific competency
validation. · Completion of all annual competency verification
requirements. Experience · One year of experience in Critical Care
setting preferred but will accept new graduates. Licenses,
Registrations, or Certifications · Current ACLS certification
required Credential Grace Periods: If additional credentials are
required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to
obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience
level. - Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute
care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past
three years is considered an Experienced Associate. - Any
Candidate/Associate who does not have at least one year of
full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line
within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate
New to the Specialty. Credential Grace Periods for Experienced
Associates Grace Periods for New Graduates & Experienced Associates
New to the Specialty Basic Life Support (BLS)No grace period. AHA
or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.No grace period. AHA or Red
Cross accepted at time of hire.Advanced Cardiac Life Support
(ACLS)Within 30 days of hire.Within 90 days of hire.Pediatric Life
Support (PALS)Within 30 days of hire.Within 90 days of hire.Trauma
Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC)Within 60 days of hire.Within 18 months
of hire.Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR)Within 60 days of
hire.Within 18 months of hire.Neonatal Resuscitation Program
(NRP)Within 30 days of hire.Within 60 days of hire.AWHONN
INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring)Within 30 days of
hire.Within 60 days of hire.STABLE (Neonatal Education)Within 30
days of hire.Within 60 days of hire. Work Schedule: 7PM - 7AM Work
Type: Full Time
Keywords: Christus Health, Irving , Registered Nurse - A4 - CV ICU - Relocation Required, Healthcare , Irving, Texas
