Full-time Days/Nights (rotating weekends)

Ocala Regional Medical Center is a 222-bed, Level II Trauma Center located in the heart of Ocala, FL. and serves the North Central Florida region.  Its offerings include  bariatric surgery, orthopedic care and joint replacement, robotic surgery, cardiac and vascular services including open heart surgery and interventional procedures, emergency, neurological and rehabilitation services. Ocala Health is proud to be the recipient of nationally-recognized accreditations and awards including Certified Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission and is listed as One of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic and Spine Surgery by HealthGrades.

Overview

The Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit nurses possess a high level of education and experience that allow them to collaborate, treat, and manage conditions with a trusted Cardiothoracic team. They provide care to patients with coronary heart disease, provide post-operative care to those recovering from bypass surgery, thoracic and/or vascular surgeries. They work to promote optimal cardiovascular health among clients through monitoring, maintenance and preventative measures.

Services Provided

Cardiac nurses are qualified to provide cardiac care to patients across the lifespan which includes patients with advanced stage heart disease. They also provide a wide range of services, which may include:

• Managing hypertension, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias and other heart conditions
• Evaluating and monitoring heart devices, such as pacemakers and defibrillators, Impella and coming soon – ECMO
• Providing physical exams so as to diagnose chronic and acute cardiac diseases.
• Interpreting laboratory results or cardiac tests
• Administering and managing cardiac medications and other therapies
• Educating patients on health maintenance and disease prevention

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience
• Current/Valid Florida RN License
• BLS
• ACLS
• Completion of critical care course or equivalent prior to completion of orientation period. Completion of basic dysrhythmia exam within 3 months.

Sign on bonus up to $10K.  Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.  Compensation commensurate with experience with salary range between $23.46 -$35.19/hr. plus clinical ladder pay increases and night differential.