RN Cardiac Neuro (Stroke Unit)

Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking an RN Cardiac Neuro (Stroke Unit) for a top Healthcare client.

This specialized role provides compassionate and reliable care, focusing on the acute treatment and recovery of patients with cardiac and neurological conditions, particularly those on the designated Stroke Unit. The RN utilizes strong clinical assessment skills to manage patient care autonomously, collaborating within the interdisciplinary team to ensure patient-centered care and optimal clinical outcomes.

Job Responsibilities

• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's neurological and cardiac health situation and analyze assessment data to determine priority diagnoses or issues.
• Monitor critical vital signs and neurological status continuously, enabling timely intervention in life-threatening situations and patient deterioration.
• Identify expected, individualized outcomes and develop strategic plans that prescribe alternatives to attain those goals.
• Advocate for patients as part of the interdisciplinary team, ensuring patient safety and ethical practice are maintained.
• Educate patients and their families regarding medications, procedures, and treatments, providing support throughout their stay on the unit.
• Ensure effective and efficient care, including the optimal use of time, supplies, and equipment.
• Manage treatment autonomously, providing general nursing care and continually prioritizing patient needs based on clinical judgment.

Requirements:
Education

• Registered Nurse Diploma or Associate Degree is required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.

Experience

• One (1) year of recent (within the last 1–2 years) Acute Care RN experience is preferred.
• Flexibility: Candidates with Acute Rehabilitation experience (e.g., Kindred, Encompass, HealthSouth, Select Specialty) will be considered if they are comfortable working on a Stroke Unit.

Certifications/Licenses

• Florida RN license and/or approved multistate RN license is required. Compact license holders have 60 days to obtain the Florida license after relocation.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS Instructor) is required within 30 days of start.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start.
• American Heart Association ACLS Provider issued card is required within 6 months of employment start date.

Skills

• Proven ability to make autonomous clinical assessments and manage treatment in a specialized unit environment.
• Strong skills in complex cardiac and neurological assessment (implied by NIHSS requirement).
• Excellent advocacy and collaboration abilities for working within the interdisciplinary team.

Benefits:
• Competitive pay with opportunities for overtime and weekend shifts.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off — vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment.