Staff RN - Cardiovascular ICU

Located just 10 minutes from Portland, Oregon, Vancouver, Washington is a great place in which to work and live. Combining friendly neighborhood communities with solid school systems, low crime rates and an abundance of year-round recreational activities, the area is a great choice if you are looking for a balance between work and family life. Enjoy hiking and snow sports in the Cascade Mountains, world-renown windsurfing and fishing on close-by rivers, and ocean beaches just an hour away. SWMC maintains a tobacco and drug-free environment and is an EOE.

Graduate of an accredited school/college of nursing

1 plus years' med/surg experience with emphasis on telemetry or equivalent education and/or experience

WA State RN Licensure
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to effectively communicate clinical information

Strong analysis/problem solving skills

Strong organization skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment independently or as part of an interdisciplinary team

Computer skills

Ability to teach

Knowledge of nursing processes and practices

Work requires active physical exertion up to 33% of the time with ability to lift objects weighing 50 lbs or less

Prefer: Bachelors of Science in Nursing with cardiac critical care nursing experience including open heart surgery and knowledge of Intra Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) Counterpulsation; Fundamentals of Critical Care Support (FCCS) certification; Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification



Southwest Washington Medical Center, located in Vancouver, Washington, is highly acclaimed as one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals. As a leading medical center with 360 licensed beds and 32 areas of specialty, Southwest combines human compassion with cutting-edge technology.