Registered Nurse CVSU Job at Novant Health, Winston Salem, NC

  • Novant Health
  • Winston Salem, NC

Job Description

What We Offer:

Relocation Bonus up to $7,500!

Joing our Cardiovascular Surgical ICU which will be a newly renovated 29 bed unit located in the new critical care tower at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. The CVSU (Cardiovascular Surgical Unit) specializes in providing concentrated care and management for patients with severe cardiac, vascular, and thoracic disorders. We focus on invasive hemodynamic monitoring, cardiovascular surgery implementation of mechanical support. CVSU provides post anesthesia care to cardiovascular patients who have received general anesthesia.

The CVSU serves critically ill patients 18 years or older. Patients admitted to this unit may be receiving treatment for a variety of cardiac related but not limited to

  • Cardiogenic Shock
  • Aortic Dissection
  • Mechanical Circulatory Support ECMO, VA,VV, VAV, RVAD and LVAD
  • Cardiac Tamponade
  • Post Open Heart Surgery
  • CVSU is available to provide 24/7 care

The CVSU is a diverse group of professional staff who have received advanced education and competency in the domain of cardiothoracic services. All new admissions to CVSU are assigned to ONE RN so that each nurse can devote attention to the care of the patient until critical elements are achieved. Staffing patterns are adjusted based on the changing acuity and nursing requirements for the patient.

  • Schedule : Full Time, Nightshift 7pm-7am
  • Department : Cardiovascular Surgical Intensive Care Unit (CVSU)
  • Location : Forsyth Medical Center – Winston-Salem, NC
  • 29 beds
  • Patient Nurse Ratio 1-2:1
  • Post open heart throacotomies, esopgagogastrectomies. Only unit trained to do open heart patients. Act as PACU and patients recovery within 24 hours and move out within 48 hours to a specialized step-down unit 6 CICCU. Critical care experience a plus.

Remarkable Care. Remarkable Careers.

Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.

What We're Looking For:
  • Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.
    • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.
  • Experience: One year relevant experience, preferred.
  • Licensure/certification/registration: Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.
What You'll Do:

The Registered Nurse serves as a leader of the healthcare team at Novant Health by establishing an authentic personalized relationship with the patient and their chosen support system, collaborating with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate an individualized plan of care that promotes optimal health or supports a peaceful death. The Registered Nurse utilizes best scientific evidence and compassion to assist the patient in navigating their health journey. The Registered Nurse accepts responsibility, authority, and accountability for management and provision of care in accordance with the current policies and procedures.

If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.

Job Tags

Full time, Relocation package, Night shift

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