Staffing, in the hospital's own words
Cardiac Nurse-to-Patient Ratios, From Hospitals' Own Postings
35 jobs open today in 21 states. The ratio each open cardiac nursing job's own posting states for its unit, quoting the hospital's sentence, so you can compare what Cardiac units say they staff to before you apply. Of the 35 postings here, 1:1 to 1:2 is stated most often (8), then 1:1 to 1:3 (4) and 1:2 (4). Read every night from the employers' own job boards, each quoting its posting.
Which states set Cardiac staffing by law
California: Minimum nurse-to-patient ratios
General acute care hospitals must keep licensed nurse-to-patient ratios by unit, for example 1:2 in critical care and 1:5 in medical-surgical units.
“Commencing January 1, 2005, the licensed nurse-to-patient ratio in medical/surgical care units shall be 1:5 or fewer at all times.” Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22, § 70217(a) (source: Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22, § 70217(a))
Oregon: Minimum nurse-to-patient ratios
Hospital nurse staffing plans must ensure unit ratios such as 1:2 in intensive care and 1:4 in medical-surgical units.
“In a medical-surgical unit, a direct care registered nurse is assigned to no more than four patients.” ORS 441.765(2)(j) (source: ORS 441.765(2)(j))
Each from the state's own code or regulations. Other states set a staffing committee or public reporting instead: every state's law.
Newest Cardiac nursing jobs stating their ratio
The newest 35 of 35, newest first, each with the sentence its posting offers it in.
- Travel Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular - Prescott, AZ1:1 to 1:2. “...care setting, with assignments based on patient acuity and ratios of 1:1 or 1:2. The role requires advanced cardiovascular monitoring, titration of critical...”$2,180–$2,231/wk
- Travel RN Cardiac Cath Lab — Miami, FL — $2456 Est. Wkly - Miami, FL1:3. “...team of 30, including RNs and CVTs. The patient care ratio is set at 1:3, ensuring focused attention to each patient's needs. The unit utilizes Phillips and...”$2,457/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular - Fort Wayne, IN1:1 to 1:2. “...mixed-acuity cardiovascular unit. Patient ratios are generally 1:1 or 1:2 on the intensive care side and 1:3 or 1:4 on the progressive care side....”$2,164/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab - Miami, FL1:3. “...catheterization procedures in a 13-bed unit serving patients at a 1:3 ratio. Responsibilities include participating in scheduled cases and on-call coverage...”$2,525–$2,866/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular - Salem, VA1:1 to 1:3. “...be required. Additional Information: Patient ratios may range from 1:1 to 3:1. Common procedures include transvenous pacing, transcutaneous pacing,...”$2,124/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular - Grand Island, NE1:2. “...cancer, and diabetic ketoacidosis. Typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2, with occasional 1:1 assignments. Requires management and titration of sedation,...”$2,226–$3,029/wk
- Registered Nurse - Medical / Surgical - Cardiology1:5. “...weekend, holiday rotation, and nurse-to-patient ratios averaging 1:5 and trending toward 1:4, this role is ideal for nurses who value teamwork,...”
- Travel Registered Nurse - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Open Heart - Austin, TX1:1. “...certification. Additional Information: Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:1, 1:2 for intensive care unit status, and 1:3 for stepdown or non-intensive care...”$2,081/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular - Nashville, TN1:2. “...cardiovascular critical care unit. Typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2. Patient population includes cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation, myocardial...”$2,084/wk
- RN - 5N - Cardiac/Neuro Medical and Acute Stroke Unit1:6. “...such as congestive heart failure or acute stroke. This area is a 1:6 ratio staffed with a group of highly skilled nurses trained to work with these...”
- Travel Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular - Saint Louis, MO1:3. “...intensive care census is low, with patient ratios of no more than 1:3. Patient assignments in intensive care are generally 1:2. Patient-sitter...”$2,130/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular - Lexington, KY1:1 to 1:3. “...and post-open-heart patients. Nurse-to-patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:3. Experience caring for complex patients requiring multiple vasopressors,...”$2,134/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Open Heart - Denver, CO1:2. “...intensive care setting with typical critical care patient ratios of 1:2. Participate in a four-shift-per-four-weekend schedule. Benefits The benefits of...”$2,530/wk
- Cardiac Thoracic ICU Nurse1:1 to 1:2. “...12-hour shifts self-scheduling and have a nurse to patient ratio of 1:2 or 1:1. The ICU is fast paced with many learning and educational opportunities...”$35–$58.63/hr
- Travel Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular - Tulsa, OK1:2. “...and Ratios: Adult and geriatric patients; typical patient ratio of 1:2 on days, nights, and weekends. Clinical Responsibilities: Care for cardiac surgical...”$1,738/wk
- Registered Nurse RN Advanced Cardiovascular ICU Ecmo Full-time Days & Nights Available1:1. “...Model: RNs, ECMO specialist and Nurse Technician support Ratios: 1:1 Nurse to patient ratios. Our leadership team acts as a support system to all team...”$31.85–$52.76/hr
- Registered Nurse (RN) - 4 Heart Cardiovascular Surgery Telemetry Step-Down1:3. “...sees open-heart patients post-op. Typical nurse to patient ratio is 1:3, or 1:4, with a free charge available on all shifts. This is a great unit for anyone...”
- Travel Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular - Milwaukee, WI1:1 to 1:3. “...carotid endarterectomy. Typical nurse-to-patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:3 based on patient acuity. Floating may include emergency department holding...”$2,350/wk
- Registered Nurse/RN - Heart Failure/Stroke Unit 5 North1:6. “...such as congestive heart failure or acute stroke. This area is a 1:6 ratio staffed with a group of highly skilled nurses trained to work with these...”
- Travel Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular - Tacoma, WA1:1 to 1:2. “...common critical care diagnoses. Typical nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:1 or 1:2 in intensive care and 1:3 in progressive care. An intensivist or hospitalist...”$2,402/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular - Redding, CA1:1 to 1:2. “...a 30-bed cardiac intensive care unit with typical patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:2. A proctored dysrhythmia test is required onsite on the first day and must be...”$2,550/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular - Baltimore, MD1:1 to 1:2. “...and other complex procedures. Nurse-to-patient ratios may range from 1:1 to 1:2. Orientation is scheduled on the second and fourth Monday of each month....”$2,691/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Cardiac Floor - Salem, MA1:5. “...diseases. Each patient group is assigned two professionals with a 1:5 clinician-to-patient ratio. Census varies based on group attendance. Benefits The...”$2,063/wk
- RN Registered Nurse - Heart & Vascular Progressive Care1:2 to 1:3. “...HVPCU is an all RN staff and operates with a nurse patient ratio of 1:2-3, as well as a dedicated charge nurse free from a patient assignment. HVPCU is one...”
- Registered Nurse (RN) IMCU Acute Cardiac1:5. “...to ensure continuity of patient care. RNs can expect a ratio of 1 to 5 average while the unit is moving toward an acute IMC range of 1 to 4. Patient care...”$41.93–$61.01/hr
- RN Seasonal Cardiac PCU Nights1:3 to 1:4. “...heart failure); no stroke or trauma patients Patient Ratios: PCU 1:3-4, depending on acuity Number of Beds: 20 bed unit, it is a newer unit, and is...”
- Registered Nurse/RN - 5N - Cardiac/Neuro Medical and Acute Stroke Unit - $12,000 Sign-On Bonus1:6. “...such as congestive heart failure or acute stroke. This area is a 1:6 ratio staffed with a group of highly skilled nurses trained to work with these...”
- RN Cardiac PCU Nights1:3 to 1:4. “...heart failure); no stroke or trauma patients Patient Ratios: PCU 1:3-4, depending on acuity Number of Beds: 20 bed unit, it is a newer unit, and is...”
- Travel Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular - Reston, VA1:1. “...focusing on immediate post-surgical recovery with patient ratios of 1:1 and 1:2 across different phases. The environment is equipped with advanced technology...”$2,137/wk
- Registered Nurse II - Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU)1:1 to 1:3. “...drains, and titrate cardiac drips. Nurse: patient ratios range from 1:1-1:3 based on patient acuity. This highly engaged team is innovative, dynamic, and...”
- Registered Nurse Cardiac ICU1:1 to 1:2. “...team. ICU is staffed using national standards of care. Ratios are 1:1 or 1:2. Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized,...”$48.36–$85.71/hr
- RN, Cardiovascular ICU1:1 to 1:2. “...As a critical care unit, the nurse to patient ratio is either 1:1 or 1:2 based on patient acuity . Medical modalities on this unit include, but are not...”$55.24–$92.02/hr
- RN - Cardiac Telemetry - Full Time - Nights1:4. “...Telemetry 35-bed cardiac telemetry unit Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4 Patient care support provided by PCAs Common Diagnoses and Conditions ST-Elevation...”
- RN Cardiac ICU PCU Nights1:4. “...model: Care for Telemetry, PCU, ICU and CV patients) Patient Ratios: 1:4 (Tele); 1:3 (PCU); 1:2 (ICU); 1:1 (CVICU) Immediate post-op or unstable ICU patients...”
- Registered Nurse - Cardiac Progressive Care, Full Time Nights1:4. “...20-bed Cardiac Step-Down unit, all with private rooms Patient ratio 1:4 Our patients include Adult and Geriatric patients with the following diagnosis or...”
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Frequently asked questions
How many Cardiac nursing jobs stating their ratio are open?
35 open today, at 14 employers in 21 states, the most in Texas (4), Alabama (3), Florida (3). Each row quotes the sentence its posting offers it in.
How much do these jobs pay?
5 of them state an hourly rate, with a median of $51.47 an hour (the middle of each posted range). The ratio is the unit's own statement in its posting; pay is the posted range.
Which employers have Cardiac nursing jobs stating their ratio?
The employers listed on this page: each has Cardiac nursing jobs stating their ratio open today, read from its own job board.
What nurse-to-patient ratio do Cardiac units state?
Of the 35 postings here, 1:1 to 1:2 is stated most often (8), then 1:1 to 1:3 (4) and 1:2 (4). Each row quotes its hospital's own sentence; a unit's ratio moves with its patients' acuity, so ask at the interview.
Which states have a Cardiac nurse-to-patient ratio law?
California (Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22, § 70217(a)) and Oregon (ORS 441.765(2)(j)), by their own code: General acute care hospitals must keep licensed nurse-to-patient ratios by unit, for example 1:2 in critical care and 1:5 in medical-surgical units. Hospital nurse staffing plans must ensure unit ratios such as 1:2 in intensive care and 1:4 in medical-surgical units. Other states set a staffing committee or public reporting instead of numbers.