RN - CVICU

Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care Unit (CSICU) Registered Nurse

Bill rate: $84

Shift: 7p-7a, every other weekend and holidays as required. (Will accept 36 or 48 hours per week)

Start: 9/14/2026 (biweekly orientation)

Length: 13 Weeks

Certs: AHA BLS, NIHSS required. AHA PALS preferred if working in pediatric unit

License: AL or Compact License (No temp Licenses accepted)

Must have experience/skill set: 2 years of recent CSICU experience is required. Must have ASN degree.

Unit Info: Our Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care Unit (CSICU) is a four 4-bed unit that directs its resources principally towards the care of adult and geriatric patients with cardiac, thoracic, vascular and other surgical conditions requiring critical care located on 4 North. The care of these patients is primarily focused on post-operative recovery and providing complex invasive hemodynamic monitoring. Nurses must exhibit high levels of professional competency. CSU is an 8-bed stepdown unit. The stepdown unit focuses on the care and recovery of patients after cardiac, thoracic, or vascular surgery. Both units are supported by a cardiovascular educator. Together we specialize in the patient centered approach to care. Our team is dedicated to making our patients experience pleasant and comfortable in a safe and secure environment.

Floating: Must be willing to float to other units and hospitals.

Charting System: Meditech

Additional Information: Facility can cancel 4 shift per contract with no penalty (would be rare) and has 16 hours of Non-Billable Orientation. OT is after 48 hours regardless of a 36 or 48 hours per week. 2 attempts to pass a Dysrhythmia Basic exam during onboarding. Contract cancelled if you cant pass within 2 times. On their first day they will take a Validation Cardiac Dys Exam and its pass/fail meaning they must pass the exam, or they will be sent home and contract will be cancelled. They couldnt be reconsidered for 6 months. There is a study guide sent with FDIs.

Local: accept locals, no rate difference.

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