Registered Nurse (RN) - CVICU

ICU Nurse - CVICU

Schedule: Shift: Nights Weekend requirement: Every other weekend

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience
• Valid nursing license (OK or Compact)
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Core clinical skills:
• Care of ventilated patients, ventilator management
• Arterial/central line/PICC management
• Titration of vasoactive and cardiac drips
• CRRT/CVVHD experience
• Blood product administration
• Dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Chest tube assistance, sheath removal, procedural sedation monitoring
• IV starts/maintenance, IV insulin protocols

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Provide critical care nursing to cardiac surgical and medical patients.
• Monitor and manage ventilated patients, ensuring respiratory stability.
• Administer medications and titrate drips as per protocol.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.
• Participate in patient education and support to families.
• Document patient care accurately and timely in compliance with facility policies.

Compliance / Notes:

Requested time off (RTO) must be listed at the time of submittal. Orientation/modules: Completed onsite during orientation; RN modules average 46 hours.