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MAC Incorporated lists this Cardiac ICU RN | Day Shift, Advanced Critical Care opportunity in new brunswick, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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RN Cardiac ICU New Brunswick, New Jersey
Job Ref: 40668
Exciting Career Opportunity for a Registered Nurse – Cardiac ICU New Brunswick, NJJoin a nationally recognized medical group in New Brunswick, New Jersey as a Registered Nurse in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. This is a direct hire position with a starting salary of $85,000, offering the chance to make a meaningful impact in a state-of-the-art hospital setting.
We’re seeking passionate and skilled RNs who hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution (verification required). This is a day shift role—perfect for those looking to balance professional growth with personal well-being.
Why This Role Stands Out:
Be part of a high-performing cardiac care team in a cutting-edge ICU environment
Enjoy the stability and support of an established healthcare system
Thrive in a collaborative culture that values excellence, compassion, and innovation
If you're ready to elevate your nursing career and work alongside some of the best in the field, we want to hear from you. Come join a team that’s redefining cardiac care—one patient at a time.
Qualifications
Education & Experience: You must be enrolled in a BSN or MSN program from an accredited school of professional nursing within six months of hire or rehire and graduate on or before the third employment anniversary date into a nursing position
BLS required
ACLS required
National certification required within 3 years of hire
Knowledge & Skills: Can evaluate and treat stable cardiac patients following acceptable treatment principles/guidelines for cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation and current nursing process
Competent in applying the principles, methods, materials and equipment used in nursing
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills in English
Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements
Ability to perform exercise prescriptions, daily progress, and home programs
Physical Requirements: Strength required: Constantly push/pull, lift light objects and objects less than50 lbs
Manual Dexterity: Constantly required to perform simple motor skills and manipulative skills such as standing, walking, writing and use of various types of exercise and office equipment
Frequently required to perform moderately difficult manipulation skills such as positioning patients and use of more complex office and exercise equipment
Must be able to demonstrate proper body mechanics in performing these tasks
Must be able to maneuver equipment, patients/wheelchairs, and stretchers in tight space without causing injury to anyone
Mobility: Constantly walk and stand for long periods of time
Frequently required to remain in uncomfortable positions for long periods of time, including bending over equipment, counters, tables, etc
Occasionally required to use depth perception and judge distance, size, color, and shape of an object
Hearing: Constantly required to hear blood pressure sounds in a noisy environment
The ability to hear patient/visitor/staff communication calls, telemetry and other equipment sounds/alarms, etc
The ability to communicate via the telephone, intercom, and answering machine
Frequently uses listening skills to interpret blood pressure, information provided by people and equipment
Frequently required to demonstrate awareness of possible hearing dysfunction and must adjust communication accordingly
Uses correct grammar, appropriate intonation, and voice quality to send positive messages
Mental Requirements: Constantly required to concentrate on fine details with continual interruptions, attend to a task/function for more than 60 minutes at a time, understand and relate to specific ideas: remember tasks/assignments given at the beginning of a period of time extending several days
Constantly required to demonstrate good judgment and safety
Responsibilities
Job Description The cardiopulmonary rehab nurse uses assessment data to identify and prioritize patient problems of patients with cardiac, pulmonary, and other medical conditions for patients requiring cardiopulmonary rehabilitation under orders from the referring physician
The nurse evaluates pertinent medical records and thoroughly interviews patients to clarify medical history, needs, goals, and problems
Through the use of a variety of therapeutic procedures
The nurse follows exercise prescription plan to achieve specific realistic outcomes and interacts in treatment according to patient needs
Applies principles and practices of nursing and cardiac rehabilitation for prevention and therapeutic purposes to restore and maintain optimal physiological, psychological, social, vocational and emotional status
Provides patient/family education and instruction to promote/maintain health and well-being
The cardiopulmonary rehab nurse functions in accordance with the New Jersey State Practice Act, regulatory agencies, and hospital policies and procedures
Demonstrates expertise in telemetry interpretation, blood pressure auscultation, auscultation of heart and lung sounds, palpation of pulses and assessment of signs and symptoms
Can assess all systems, vital signs, problems, and makes decisions that reflect good judgment, while considering the patients' safety and needs
Demonstrates expertise in defibrillation skills
Able to develop and implement a comprehensive plan of care and set goals following accepted treatment principles in cardiac rehabilitation
Occasionally required to push/pull/assist object/patients more than 300 lbs
Occasionally required to assist in transferring patients 300 lbs
Occasionally required to lift in excess of 50lbs
Coordination: Constantly required to perform gross body coordination such as walking, squatting, standing for extended periods to perform tasks such as guarding patients during treatment, and carrying, lifting, and transferring patient/objects
Visual discrimination: Constantly required to see objects closely to allow observation in evaluating patients and reading instruments, physician orders, telemetry, computer screen and measurement tools
Frequently required to discriminate colors on skin conditions, medical records, equipment panels, or warning lights
Speaking: Constantly articulate verbal commands, instructions, and feedback to patients, students, staff, and visitors
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Worksite address
new brunswick, NJ, 08933, US
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