Registered Nurse 2, CVICU - Nights $5K Sign on bonus! - CVICU

Company: Rush University Medical Center
Location: Chicago
Posted on: November 19, 2023

Job Description:

Registered Nurse 2, CVICU - Nights $5K Sign on bonus!Registered Nurse 2 - Cardiovascular Surgery and Advanced Heart Failure ICU

Are you an experienced RN, passionate about bringing your expertise to the

Cardiovascular Surgery and Advanced Heart Failure ICU?

If so, then you may be the right candidate for this position.

We are offering a $5,000 sign on bonus for experienced critical care RN candidates

Position Highlights:

* Cardiovascular Surgery and Advanced Heart Failure ICU is a 28 bed unit


* Onboarding provided by Orientation Coordinator and experienced preceptors


* Professional development opportunities available through participation in shared governance, house-wide and unit-based committees, precepting/teaching, process improvement projects and clinical ladder advancement


* Provides critical care for a variety of Cardiosciences patients, including: advanced heart failure, immediate post-operative CABGs, heart valve repair/replacement, LVAD and ECMO



Position Responsibilities:

* Establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes


* Utilizes competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and families


* Consistently demonstrates safe and effective use of all medical devices in the delivery of patient care


* Assesses patient safety needs consistently and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, and suicide risk patient identification) to minimize risk


* Individualizes teaching plans based on a thorough assessment to meet the learning needs of patients and families


* Demonstrates the ability to provide education to staff and students on the unit



Position Qualifications Include:

* Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse Licensure required


* BSN (or higher) required


* Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience required


* BLS required


* ACLS preferred


* Critical Care nursing experience preferred


* National nursing certification preferred



Company Highlights:

* Rush University Medical Center is a five-time Magnet facility, the highest recognition given for nursing excellence. Rush was also one of the first organizations in the country to initiate and empower a shared governance model- that still exists to support influence from nursing for practice oversight.


* Leading academic medical center, acute care hospital with 664 licensed beds.


* Ranked #19 in the nation with 9 specialties rated among the countries best from US News & World Report, 2021-2022.


* Leader in LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equity by the 2022 Healthcare Equity Index.


* #2 ranking for quality patient care from Vizient in 2020.


* Leapfrog Group A' grading and named the Medical Center a Top Teaching Hospital in December 2021.



Benefit Highlights:

* Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage


* 403B Savings plan with employer match


* Paid Time Off


* Educational Assistance for Rush University or other accredited colleges/universities, including a program for spouses and dependents


* Family care discount programs for child, adult and elder care


* Nursing professional career growth ladder



Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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