Cardiac ICU RN: Advanced Critical Care

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health operates a 24-bed critical care unit focusing on cardiac, thoracic and vascular care. The unit includes ICU and PCU levels, with private rooms designed for pumps/equipment and space for family support. Equipment includes CRRT, Impella, IABP, and ventilators.

Staffing follows national standards with 2:1, 1:1, 1:2, and 1:3 ratios. The RN will monitor and intervene for cardiac issues, start and adjust complex infusions, and manage ventilated patients and acute