Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Responsibilities*
Clinical Care & Patient Safety
- Perform comprehensive pre-procedure assessments (history, meds, allergies, anticoagulation status, labs, consents, NPO status).
- Provide patient and family education regarding procedures (EP study, ablation, cardioversion, device implant/explant) and recovery expectations.
- Monitor and document patient status in conjunction with anesthesia, hemodynamics, pain, and sedation/analgesia response per policy and scope.
- Recognize and respond to complications (bleeding/hematoma, tamponade, arrhythmias, vasovagal events, airway compromise, contrast reaction).
Intra-Procedure Support (EP Lab) Function as sedation RN (as applicable), maintain sterile field awareness and support procedural flow.
- Administer medications and IV fluids per provider order and institutional protocols (including antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, vasopressors as applicable).
- Ensure accurate time-outs, safety checklists, specimen handling, and implant documentation when applicable.
- Collaborate with the EP team on case setup, equipment readiness, and emergency preparedness (code cart, pericardiocentesis tray per policy).
Care Coordination & Documentation
- Document assessments, interventions, medications, and procedural events in the electronic medical record.
- Coordinate with inpatient units, pre/post areas, anesthesia, and scheduling to ensure timely throughput and continuity of care.
- Participate in handoffs using standardized communication (e.g., SBAR) and ensure follow-up needs are communicated.
Quality, Compliance, and Professional Practice
- Adhere to infection prevention standards, sedation policies, anticoagulation protocols, and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives (e.g., surgical site infection prevention, falls prevention, documentation audits, patient experience).
- Maintain required competencies, certifications, and continuing education in EP/cardiac care.
Required Qualifications*
- Current licensure to practice nursing in the state of Michigan.
- Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience.
- ICU/PACU/ED/EP/Cath Lab experience within the last 3 years.
- Moderate sedation competency/experience monitoring sedated patients
- Experience with monitoring arrhythmia interpretation, hemodynamic pressures.
- Emergency management of cardiac patients and working knowledge of emergency cardiac medications. Iv insertion and medication administration.
- Emergency response and rapid clinical decision-making
- Experience with conscious sedation and airway management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to multi-task and work effectively in emergent situations.
- Current BLS/ACLS certification required.
- Ability to meet physical demands of procedural environment (standing for long periods, moving equipment, patient positioning and wearing protective lead).
NOTE:
Required qualifications must be met by the candidate to be interviewed and considered for the position.
RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):
You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.
Desired Qualifications*
- BSN degree
- Experience working in the lab with EP procedures and/or cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs): pacemakers, ICDs, CRT, loop recorders
- Familiarity with anticoagulation managementt
- Experience precepting, mentoring, or participating in unit-based quality projects.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan medicine is comprised of over 26,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
Nursing at Michigan offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!
Hourly range for Registered Nurses $41.78-$64.81/ hour
- Evening Shift Differential-$3.00 / hour
- Night Shift Differential- $4.00 / hour
- Day Shift Weekend Differential- $2.90 / hour
- Evening Shift Weekend Differential- $5.90 / hour
- Night Shift Weekend Differential- $6.90 / hour
- Charge Nurse Differential- $1.00 / hour
The benefit package includes:
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings and immediate vesting
- Generous Paid Time Off Allowances
- Robust Tuition and Certification support programs
- Large offering of no cost CEs and professional development for advancement
Nursing Specific Info
Salary & Nursing Framework Level:
- This UMPNC RN posting is posted as Nursing Framework LEVEL C.
- Actual Nursing Framework LEVEL and salary will be determined at time of hire.
- Nursing Framework levels range from Level A to Level F.
Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position. Posting may be filled after the initial 5-day posting period. Applicants who have left the UMPNC bargaining unit must include on their resume dates of past employment including months and years of service along with effort. Positions less than 20 hours/week may be combined.
If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at (734) 936-5183.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Work Schedule
- Hours: 36 hours
- Shift: 0.9 FTE (36 hours) 3- 12hr shift, Day/Evening shift: 9am-9:30pm, also includes day/evening rotation.
- Monday through Friday, weekday and weekend call required, with a 90-minute response time.
Additional Information
We, the staff and faculty of the U-M Cardiovascular Center (CVC) team, are committed to advancing medicine and serving humanity through living and teaching our core values of Respect and Compassion; Collaboration; Innovation; and Commitment to Excellence.
Each CVC employee is expected to understand and demonstrate that in every interaction we represent our entire organization in the care we provide and in the courtesies we extend to patients, families, and each respective team member. The CVC is dedicated to partnering with patients and families to deliver the safest and highest quality of health care. Applicants are expected to review the following PowerPoint presentation which provides an overview of the Cardiovascular Centers philosophy and culture:
www.med.umich.edu/cvc/pdf/cvcpotentialteam.pdf
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Michigan Nurses Association and the U-M Professional Nurse Council union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.