ECU Health

About The East Carolina Heart Institute at ECU Health Medical Center

East Carolina Heart Institute at ECU Health Medical Center is the region's preferred facility for cardiovascular care. The six-story tower houses clinical space, diagnostic services and cardiovascular operating rooms, including a hybrid operating room. It features 120 beds for patients undergoing procedures for cardiac medicine, cardiac surgery and vascular surgery.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Nursing, Associates in Nursing or higher
• 2 - 4 years experience is required.
• Current NC RN license or licensure to practice in a participating Nurse Licensure Compact state Health Care Provider is required.
• Basic Life Support is required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, National Stroke Scale Certification is required for personnel in the SP II (RN) position. Pediatric Advanced Life Support required for Emergency Department qualified personnel in the SP II (RN ) position.

Other Information

• Department: Cardiovascular Intermediate Unit (CVIU) - this position is PRN (SP II) with specific guidelines.
  • Required to work a minimum of 48 hours (including two weekend shifts) per 6 week schedule.
  • Required to work two hospital approved holidays per calendar year.
  • Eligible for incentives.
• 24 monitored flex beds (intermediate and general beds) in a decentralized nursing pod design.
• The CVIU patient population primarily consists of post-operative cardiac, thoracic and vascular patients with a 1:4 to 1:5 ratio depending on the acuity of the patients.

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact:

Erica Hoyt, Talent Acquisition Consultant

ECU Health Talent Acquisition

Email: erica.hoyt@ecuhealth.org