Cardiac ICU RN: Advanced Critical Care & Ventilated Patients

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Washington operates a 24-bed cardiac/ICU unit caring for patients admitted for cardiac, thoracic and vascular conditions. Private rooms accommodate essential pumps and equipment with space for family support when allowed.

The unit provides ICU and PCU levels of care and staffing follows national standards; 2:1, 1:1, 1:2, 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratios are used. Strong emphasis on monitoring and rapid intervention.