About Careertakes

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Role overview

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Cardiovascular Nurse Resident (Clinical Nurse I) to join a cardiac care unit. This position is designed for new graduate Registered Nurses who will receive structured training, mentorship, and competency evaluation under nurse leadership. The role delivers direct patient care in a cardiovascular setting with rotating 36-hour schedules (full-time).

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What You’ll Do

The Cardiovascular Nurse Resident will:

• Provide direct, patient-centered nursing care and clinical assessments.
• Implement and evaluate individualized care plans using the nursing process.
• Coordinate patient care and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team.
• Direct and oversee assistive personnel to ensure safe and timely care.
• Maintain mandatory unit competencies and participate in ongoing training and evaluation.
• Advocate for patients and families; build trust through professional communication and compassionate care.

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Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association).
• 0–1 years of related work experience (new graduates encouraged).
• Basic computer skills and ability to use web-based clinical tools.

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) strongly preferred.
• Any cardiac-specific coursework, clinical rotations, or internships.

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Competencies & working conditions

• Decision-making: Follows general instructions, applies clinical judgment with supervision as learning progresses.
• Problem solving: Analyzes varied clinical situations and seeks guidance when needed.
• Communication: Clear written and verbal communication with patients, families, and care teams.
• Teamwork: Collaborates effectively within small teams to improve patient care.
• Customer service: Maintains professionalism under stress; practices active listening and problem solving.
• Age groups served: Neonatal (birth–6 months), Young adult (16–30), Middle age (30–60), Elderly (60+).
• Physical demands: Medium work — may exert up to 50 lbs occasionally; frequently standing and moving during shifts.

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Compensation & schedule

• Hourly pay range: $38.00 - $98.19 per hour (base hourly wage range).
• Employment type: Full-time, rotating schedule; 36 hours (shift details to be confirmed by the hiring team).
• Actual pay is determined by factors such as experience, education, certifications, geography, and shift differentials where applicable.

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Why join

• Structured residency program and unit-based mentorship for new graduate RNs.
• Hands-on cardiovascular care experience and professional development.
• Work with a multidisciplinary clinical team focused on patient-centered outcomes.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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