RN Job
RN Cardiac Surgical ICU – $5K Hiring Incentive
Job Description
Nurses on 6SCCT, our 24-bed Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care Unit (CSICU), care for patients who have undergone surgical procedures such as open-heart surgery or heart and/or lung transplant. Our highly qualified healthcare personnel are equipped with highly specialized equipment to provide continuous and intensive monitoring and treatment during the acute phase of recovery following major surgery.
As a Registered Nurse (RN) in the CSICU you are responsible and accountable for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care for the specialty patient population.
Qualifications
Educational Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- BSN or higher preferred.
License/Certification/Registration Requirements:
- Current California State RN License required.
- American Red Cross or American Heart Association Advanced Life Support certification (expiration date needs to be 60 days or more from the hire date).
- Specialty Certification for RN III (e.g. CCRN). (External applicants may obtain within one year of hire)
Experience:
- Minimum 1 year recent acute RN experience in specialty.
- Cardiac Surgical ICU experience is highly preferred. Note: (3 or more years recent acute RN experience for RN III).
- Working knowledge of applicable Standards of Practice.
- Demonstrated dedication to customer service and ability to meet the needs and expectations of patients and health care colleagues.
About the Hospital
Since its beginning in 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the healthcare needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, continually setting new standards for quality and innovation in patient care, research, teaching and community service.
Today, Cedars-Sinai is widely known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients.
Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 915 licensed beds, 2,993 physicians, 4,700+ nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Clinical programs range from primary care for preventing, diagnosing and treating common conditions to specialized treatments for rare, complex and advanced illnesses. In addition, Cedars-Sinai serves the community through its Medical Network, which includes the highly rated Cedars-Sinai Medical Group and Cedars-Sinai Health Associates.
