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RN Cardiac Intermediate Medical
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Colorado Springs, CO, 80907-6819
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 33.15-53.04 HOUR
Date Posted : 12 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Qualified external applicants with at least six months of direct RN experience are eligible for a $20,000 sign-on bonus!*
To be eligible for the sign-on bonus, you must be hired into a full-time or part-time position; PRN positions are not eligible. Some exclusions apply. Apply to chat with a recruiter about the details!
Depending on your location, you may be eligible for up to $8,000 in relocation assistance!
- The schedule for this position is three 12-hour shifts per week and rotating weekends(7pm-7am)
- Our Night Shift RN positions qualify for a $5.75/hr differential from 11pm to 7am!
Cardiac Unit 3rd Floor:
The Cardiac Department at Penrose Hospital, one of our established Magnet® hospitals, specializes in cardiology, cardiac surgery, vascular, telemetry and has 36 beds. Our patient mix is cardiac, cardiac surgical, vascular, pulmonary, arrhythmias and we receive overflow from other departments. Our mission is to provide the highest quality care to our patients. People want to join our team because of our great team culture and continuous learning opportunities.
Plus, we provide our own cardiac classes including telemetry training. We have self-scheduling with department schedulers to even out the schedule. We look for candidates that are motivated, want to learn and have a great work ethic.
As a Registered Nurse (RN) you will assume responsibility and accountability for:
- Facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with both the healthcare team, and the patient/family to identify and meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient.
- Promote the optimal health, well-being and safety of the patient through use of the nursing process and in accordance with patient care standards, guidelines and the State Nurse Practice Act.
- Demonstrate personal accountability for relationship-based care, organizational mission, and core values.
In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified nursing candidates will need the following:
Education Requirements
- Associates Degree in Nursing required; Nursing Diploma or by endorsement
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required for new graduates, preferred for experienced RNs
Experience Requirements
- One year experience preferred
- Nursing skills and knowledge base specific to specialty
Licenses/Certification Requirements
- RN License required; Current state nursing licenses or valid RN license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact
Physical Requirements
- Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)
Penrose - St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprised of Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St. Francis Hospital - Interquest. Penrose Hospital serves as the anchor hospital of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services with 300-licensed beds and the ability to provide tertiary (high tech) medical-surgical services with an emphasis on elective and outpatient care. Established in 1890, Penrose Hospital has grown to become a major health treatment and referral center, specializing in cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care and physical rehabilitation.
It’s an incredible time to join us as we are a proud Magnet® Hospital with designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado’s top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you’ve always wanted.
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Frequently asked questions
This RN role includes a night shift differential of $5.75 per hour between 11pm and 7am, enhancing compensation for overnight hours. It’s particularly valuable for those working the three 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends at Penrose Hospital, reflecting specialized cardiac nursing demand in Colorado Springs.
Applicants typically need a current RN license valid in Colorado or from a compact state. While specialized cardiac certifications aren’t mandatory, credentials like Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) are highly advantageous for cardiac nursing roles in this region.
Nurses in this specialty can advance by gaining experience in telemetry, cardiac surgery units, or interventional cardiology. Further education, such as a BSN or cardiac clinical specialist certification, can open pathways toward nurse practitioner roles or specialized cardiac clinical positions.
Catholic Health Initiatives emphasizes relationship-based care and continuous learning, which means nurses must balance technical cardiac skills with compassionate patient communication. The organization's Magnet® status also reflects a high standard for nursing excellence, adding both prestige and expectations.
The facility offers self-scheduling options coordinated with department schedulers to promote fair shift distribution. This flexibility helps nurses handle rotating weekend shifts and 12-hour night shifts, fostering a supportive work culture geared towards quality cardiac patient care.
Cardiac RNs in Colorado Springs generally earn between $65,000 and $85,000 annually, depending on experience and certifications. Positions like RN Cardiac Intermediate Medical may offer additional incentives such as sign-on bonuses and shift differentials, boosting overall compensation.
Colorado Springs has a growing demand for cardiac nurses due to its aging population and specialty hospitals like Penrose. While competition exists, sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance offered by employers like Catholic Health Initiatives indicate active recruitment efforts.
The job requires medium physical effort, including occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Nurses must be prepared for consistent patient mobility tasks and prolonged periods of standing during complex cardiac care, aligning with the hospital’s comprehensive clinical standards.
This specialty demands focused cardiac knowledge including telemetry monitoring, managing arrhythmias, and supporting cardiac surgery patients. Unlike general RNs, these nurses collaborate closely with cardiologists and utilize specialized cardiac training to optimize patient outcomes.
Eligible candidates with six months of RN experience can receive a $20,000 sign-on bonus and up to $8,000 in relocation assistance, reflecting the organization's commitment to attracting skilled cardiac nurses to Colorado Springs, enhancing both financial and career incentives.