Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Company: Methodist Hospital
Location: New Braunfels
Posted on: January 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Introduction Do you have the PRN career
opportunities as a(an) Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse you want
with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you
to join Methodist Hospital which is part of the nation's leading
provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Benefits Methodist
Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health,
life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans
and programs include: - Comprehensive medical coverage that covers
many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include
prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as
telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. -
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and
disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental
health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital
indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection,
legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet
insurance and more. - Fertility and family building benefits
through Progyny - Free counseling services and resources for
emotional, physical and financial wellbeing - Family support,
including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and
consumer discounts - 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of
pay (based on years of service) - Employee Stock Purchase Plan -
Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking
partnerships - Education assistance (tuition, student loan,
certification support, dependent scholarships) - Colleague
recognition program - Time Away From Work Program (paid time off,
paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and
leaves of absence) Learn more about Employee Benefits Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Our teams are a
committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an)
Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse where your passion for creating
positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to
caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next
opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise! Job Summary and
Qualifications The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high
quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and
specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the
scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and
specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other
members of the care team, the RN provides individualized,
comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing
models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN serves
as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a
commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support
an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that
contribute to overall departmental performance. About the Unit: -
In this combined two units of 57 beds, you will take care of
patients with critical heart conditions. You will monitor patients
who have recently had a cardiac emergency or undergone heart
surgery, such as a transplant or bypass. - You will do everything
from a STEMI to heart, kidney, & lung transplants. - We offer a
comprehensive orientation process, with highly supportive and
experienced staff that provide education within the specialty. -
Our units are state-of-the-art equipped with the latest
technologies in patient care. - Our team conducts multidisciplinary
rounds with the interdisciplinary team in identifying safe and
efficient critical management high acuity acute care. What you will
do this in this role: - Apply nursing judgment through a thorough,
systematic approach of applying the nursing process to include: -
Assessment: Conducts comprehensive, timely, and ongoing focused
physical, psycho- social and pain assessments; includes assessment
of patient education needs. - Planning: Utilizes the assessment,
identifies problems, makes nursing diagnoses, formulates goals,
teaching plans and outcomes to create an individualized plan of
care. Identifies individual patient goals, readiness to learn and
incorporates family into the plan of care. - Implementation:
Prioritizes and implements a competent, prioritized and efficient
nursing plan of care. - Evaluation/Reassessment: Consistently
conduct timely evaluation, anticipate and recognize changes in
patient conditions, determines when reassessments are needed and
adjusts the plan of care as necessary. Compare expected and
achieved outcomes of nursing care utilizing the plan of care. -
Collaborate with patient care team members on patient care plan;
communicate timely and effectively with physicians and other
members of the patient care team through verbal, written or
electronic communication to coordinate and facilitate meeting
patient needs. Incorporate consistent use of hand-off communication
and SBAR communication methods. - Demonstrate critical thinking
skills, scientific judgment, and organizational skills. Prioritize
tasks and adjust priorities when necessary. Maintain an orderly,
efficient and timely flow of patients. Recognize and report errors
and unusual occurrences and analyze contributing factors. Initiates
corrective action when appropriate. - Make accurate, complete and
timely entries into the patient medical record addressing all steps
of the nursing process. Actively communicates with members of the
healthcare team, patient and patient family. - Maintain current
nursing knowledge to assure a safe working environment. Demonstrate
practical application of all policies and procedures relative to
safety and the pillars of Methodist Excellence to include:
Applicable quality core measures, infection prevention, fall
prevention, medication administration safety, hourly rounding, and
AIDET principles. What qualifications you will need: - Graduate of
an accredited diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree
registered nursing program required - Minimum of six (6) months of
clinical experience as a licensed Registered Nurse required - One
(1) year of ICU/acute critical care experience or two to three
(2-3) years in any acute specialty as a licensed Registered Nurse
highly preferred - Current Registered Nurse License in the State of
Texas or Multi-State Compact License required (Employees with RN
Compact License are required to obtain Texas RN License within 90
days of hire date) - Current American Heart Association BLS
Certification required Methodist Hospital opened in 1963 as the
first hospital in the now internationally acclaimed South Texas
Medical Center. With over 900 beds, Methodist Hospital offers a
broad range of specialties including cardiology, oncology, bone
marrow transplants, emergency medicine, neurosciences, maternity
care, gynecology and orthopedics. We are proud to be the largest
provider of the lifesaving ECMO Program in San Antonio, are home to
the largest robotics program in the world, and our Adult Blood
Cancer and Stem Cell Transplant unit has become the first program
to receive FACT Accreditation in North America. As the flagship
hospital, and most comprehensive medical care facility of Methodist
Healthcare, we appreciate the support and recognition we receive
from the community. We’ve recently been named the No.1 Best
Regional Hospital by the U.S. News and World Report for 2019-20. We
pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of care possible
for our patients, which is proven by our consecutive Grade A
Leapfrog Hospital Safety scores. In addition, Methodist Hospital
not only received a Primary Stroke Center designation from The
Joint Commission, but has also received a Comprehensive Stroke
Center Certification from DNV GL Healthcare, designating the
facility as offering the most advanced stroke treatment available
in a given geographic area. For more information, please visit our
website at www.sahealth.com and select Methodist Hospital under
Locations. {{"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People
do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder}} If you are
looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal
growth, we encourage you to apply for our Cardiovascular ICU
Registered Nurse opening. We review all applications. Qualified
candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the
possibilities and apply today! We are an equal opportunity
employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,
color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital
status, veteran status, or disability status
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