[Hiring] Cardiovascular Surgery Step-Down / Virtual Interview Day @Emory

Role Description

Join Emory University Hospital's Cardiovascular Surgery Step-Down Team (Unit 6E). As a registered nurse on our 24-bed cardiovascular surgery unit, you'll care for patients recovering from advanced cardiac and thoracic procedures while working alongside an exceptional interdisciplinary team committed to delivering outstanding patient outcomes.

What You'll Experience:

• Caring for patients with:
  • Heart transplantation
  • Coronary artery bypass grafts (CABGs)
  • Valve repairs and replacements
  • Thoracic aneurysm repairs
  • Congenital heart defect repairs
  • Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs)
• Managing complex post-operative cardiac patients
• Working with:
  • Chest tubes
  • Surgical wounds
  • Blood transfusions
  • Anti-arrhythmic medications
  • Inotropes
  • Temporary pacing wires
  • Tracheostomies
  • LVADs

Why Choose 6E?

• 24-bed Cardiovascular Surgery Step-Down Unit
• Target nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3–4
• Collaborative, team-based culture focused on clinical excellence
• Daily in-person interdisciplinary rounds with Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), nutrition, social work, physical therapy, and nursing
• Opportunity to develop advanced cardiac nursing skills in one of the nation's premier academic healthcare systems

During the 2023 ANCC Magnet® recertification, Unit 6E was recognized as an Exemplar for supporting nurses' participation in interprofessional collaborative practice through its daily interdisciplinary rounds. Our team is committed to raising the standard of cardiovascular care by combining clinical expertise with compassionate, patient-centered care.

If you're looking to advance your career while making a meaningful impact on patients recovering from life-saving cardiovascular procedures, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and become part of the team that's setting the standard for cardiovascular surgical care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with:
  • 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years, OR
  • Recent completion of a re-entry nursing program.
• Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with a minimum of 2 years of recent nursing experience within the past five years.
• Current LPNs employed within the Emory Healthcare (EHC) system who have completed an accredited RN program and obtain RN licensure are eligible to transition into this role while completing the RN Resident Program.
• Emory LPNs enrolled in an Emory ADN program as of 3/30/2025 must sign an obligation agreement to complete an ADN-to-BSN program within two years of entering the RN Clinician role.
• Emory Warner Robins, Perry and affiliated Physician Groups location RN Clinicians with an Associate's Degree in Nursing with less than 2 years experience as a new hire or transferring as of 3/29/2026, must sign an obligation agreement to complete an ADN-to-BSN program within two years of entering the RN Clinician role.

Requirements

• A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS may be required for certain departments, post hire.
• Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.
• If completing virtual care activities that may include multi-state practice, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire.

Benefits

• Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
• Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.