How to hire a coronary care unit nurse

How to hire a coronary care unit nurse, step by step

Here's a step-by-step coronary care unit nurse hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a coronary care unit nurse job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new coronary care unit nurse
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the coronary care unit nurse you need to hire. Certain coronary care unit nurse roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect coronary care unit nurse also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of coronary care unit nurses and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Coronary Care Unit Nurse	Description	Hourly rate
   Coronary Care Unit Nurse	Registered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members.	$22-53
   Registered Nurse Charge Nurse	A registered charge nurse is responsible for supervising nurses' workflow in a particular department or area, ensuring every patient gets the proper care that they need. A registered charge nurse has the discretion to direct tasks, arrange schedules, and monitor patients, such as in the aspects of admission and discharge... Show more	$22-52
   Registered Nurse In The ICU	A registered nurse in the ICU, or intensive care unit, is responsible for monitoring a patient's progress and performing regular reports to physicians and families. Most ICU patients require extensive attention and assessment, which will require a nurse to be more observant and proactive... Show more	$25-75

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Home Health
   • Patients
   • BLS
   • Acls
   • CPR
   • Acute Care
   • Coronary Care
   • Patient Outcomes
   • ICU
   • Vital Signs
   • Direct Patient Care
   • Heart Failure
   • Discharge Planning
   • CHF

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   Responsibilities:

   • Utilize ACLS protocols in managing emergencies.
   • Organize and lead a cardiac rehabilitation program relate to physical and emotional health to ensure long-term patient well-being.
   • Certify in ACLS and BLS during this period.
   • Monitor EKG and hemodynamic status.
   • Provide acute care for cardiac patients warranting close monitoring and often immediate critical nursing judgment.
   • Work a short while in the cardiac catheter lab.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your coronary care unit nurse job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A coronary care unit nurse can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, coronary care unit nurses' average salary in nebraska is 50% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level coronary care unit nurses 58% less than senior-level coronary care unit nurses.
   • Certifications. A coronary care unit nurse with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a coronary care unit nurse's salary.

   Average coronary care unit nurse salary

   $73,242yearly

   $35.21 hourly rate

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   Entry-level coronary care unit nurse salary

   $47,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a coronary care unit nurse job description

   A coronary care unit nurse job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a coronary care unit nurse job description:

   Coronary care unit nurse job description example

   As a part of Munson Healthcare's commitment to providing quality patient care, qualified applicants accepting certain full-time positions are eligible for a $10,000 transition incentive with employment commitment. Applicants can learn more about the transition incentive and qualifications when connecting with a recruiter.
   
   A3 Coronary Critical Care and Cardiac Interventional Unit is a 30-bed acuity adaptable unit caring primarily for critical and intermediate care patients with a primary cardiac diagnosis and post-cardiac intervention.
   ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Graduation from a state approved nursing educational program. Currently registered (or planning to register) to take the State board licensing exam. The expectation is that the State board licensing exam will be taken as soon as possible. Medication delivery and counting of narcotics or witnessing waste of narcotics may not be done until the RN licensure is obtained. Experience in the clinical area in which application has been made is desirable.
   Maintains Basic Life Support certification.
   
   ORGANIZATION Works under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
   
   Accountable to the unit manager or designee of the assigned patient care unit; ultimately accountable for the practice of nursing to the Vice President, Patient Care Services.
   
   Works collaboratively and effectively with all members of the patient care team.
   SPECIFIC DUTIES Supports the Mission, Vision and Values of Munson Healthcare. Embraces and supports the Performance Improvement philosophy of Munson Healthcare. Promotes personal and patient safety. Uses effective customer service/interpersonal skills at all times Maintains professional working relationship with patients, families, nursing staff, providers and the entire health care team. Works within the guidelines of nursing and hospital standards of practice, policies and procedures. Performs direct patient care activities under the direction, supervision, and delegation of a Registered Nurse. Demonstrates knowledge and clinical competence for applicable patient populations. Does NOT administer medications until the RN license is obtained. Does not complete all steps of the nursing process. Collaborates with the Registered Nurse for the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing and patient care. Communicates patient care findings and concerns to the supervising Registered Nurse. Assists with the medication storage, stocking, transportation, and checking of expiration dates as delegated.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find coronary care unit nurses for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your coronary care unit nurse job on Zippia to find and recruit coronary care unit nurse candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with coronary care unit nurse candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new coronary care unit nurse

   Once you've selected the best coronary care unit nurse candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new coronary care unit nurse. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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